DEPARTMENT:    The Solid Waste Management District of St.Joseph County

                              (The CountyRecycling Program)  

POSITION:            HHW WORKER        

DATE:                   August12, 2025.  Posting will remain open untilposition is filled.

HOURS:                Full-Time, Monday-Friday8:00am-4:00pm, rotating Saturdays 8am-12noon

PAY:                      Starting salary up to $39,818.00  Paid bi-weekly

EMPLOYEEBENEFITS:  Health Insurance, Employee Clinic, LifeInsurance, Paid Holidays, State Pension Plan, Set Schedule

DESCRIPTION:

This position works in the Household HazardousWaste Program. Interacts with and assists the public in removing items broughtto the facility.  Must handle, sort, andprepare the items for shipment (skidding, boxing).  Materials collected include various householdchemicals/cleaners, oil, anti-freeze, paints/stains, fluorescent bulbs, and allelectronic devices, including TV’s, computers, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-Interaction with the public and vendors

-Recognize and appropriately sort varioushousehold chemicals

-Operate equipment, including basic tools,operate a skid loader (training provided)

-Lift televisions (with assistance) from avariety of vehicles and onto skids

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

-High School Diploma or GED

-Must be 21 years of age

-Must possess a valid driver’s license

-Ability to lift 50 lbs.

-Ability to interact with and speak effectivelywith the public and a variety of vendors.

ATTENTION:

APPLICATIONSFOR THIS POSITION ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT OR THROUGH ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HUMANRESOURCES.

TOAPPLY FOR THE HHW WORKER POSITION, APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT:

Solid Waste Management District

828 Kerr St.

South Bend, IN 46601

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm