ARCHIVED REPORTS_2005_2 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

H.rrr,ivvin a • Direct traffic at the Material Recycling areas, directing traffic to unload waste types in proper locations or bins. • Perform services (i.e. removing oils, mercury devices, electrical ballasts) on appliances and other household items that require special handling or disposal. • Perform service of removing regulated components of electrical equipment for recycling. • Perform general clean up, raking, sweeping, and shoveling • Operate light trucks on highways and County roads between landfills and inspect light truck for safety requirements; enter mileage in vehicle log, and notify Supervisors of any mechanical defects. • Maintain and protect all tools and equipment from damage or loss. Designated Refuse Worker I or Certified Appliance Recycler Due to the level of technical understanding required, and the potential for injury, removal of refrigerants and other regulated materials from appliances may only be performed by a Certified Appliance Recycler. The Certified Appliance Recycler may work under limited supervision. In this assignment, the employee is responsible for a large amount of tools and must protect them against theft, damage, or loss. In this position, the employee will be working with power(electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and gas) operated equipment and hand tools. Employees in this position are expected to read and understand the Appliance Recycling Guide, published by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (located in Appendix J), and the Self Training Manual for Removing Mercury Switches from Major Appliances, published by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and adhere to the rules regarding white goods and Freon containing appliances. Employees are expected to safely remove Freon and other regulated materials from major appliances and store them for proper recycling and disposal. Each employee is expected to read and understand the operations manuals for equipment assigned to the position. This employee is expected to read and understand the Program guides. Each day, this employee is expected to perform the following daily assignments in the order listed: I. Report to the Material Recovery Facility Supervisor. 2. Service major appliances by removing refrigerants and regulated materials; mark the appliances to indicate the unit is ready for crushing and loading. 3. Clean up the area used for servicing, including any oil contaminated soils. 4. Place all contaminated soil and regulated material in designated, labeled drums. 5. Document the number of units serviced and the amount of materials removed on the appliance service form. 6. Package all regulated material for transportation and load in truck. 7. Once a week, send regulated material to designated disposal facilities; 8. Prepare all equipment for next day's assignments. 9. Other tasks, as assigned. Page 7 of 7