Solid Waste Center Attendants

 The Town of Gilford is accepting applications for part-time, year-round positions at the new Solid Waste Center.  Specific duties include:  customer service, processing household trash and demolition debris, recyclables and yard wastes, rules enforcement, grounds & buildings maintenance, operating equipment, and snow removal.

Applicants must be able to successfully pass a physical examination and criminal background check; and be able to become certified as a NH-DES Principal Operator.  Some previous experience operating a front end loader, skid steer, trash compactor and bailing machine is desired.  The ideal candidate will have basic computer skills, be familiar with waste product processing techniques, and have previous municipal experience.  The Town is seeking employees with a proven record of outstanding job performance and the ability to work as a team player.  The ability to work outdoors in all types of weather while traveling over uneven terrain, using hand tools and sorting waste products using vision and physical dexterity is required.

Starting wage rate is $18.75 p/h with no benefits except pro-rated vacations, holidays, and sick leave.  Work hours and times are flexible.  These are non-union positions.

A letter of interest with a statement of qualifications or a completed Town of Gilford application form must be submitted to the DPW Director, 55 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH  03249. 

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  EOE.