Storage.com
Make room for what you want to keep
Compare U.S. storage units by location and size. Find space for furniture, seasonal gear or a move between homes.
Compare nearby storage unitsRecyclingFull-Time
Recycling Operator
City of Fort Collins
Pay: $24–$28 / hour
Employment type: Full-Time. Confirm working hours on the application page.
- License · from the listing
- - CDL Drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
APPLY NOW →
Opens fcgov.csod.com in a new tab.
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Recycling Operator (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8673
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $24.00 - 28.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 11/13/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
REQUISITION #: req8673
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $24.00 - 28.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 11/13/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
- Motor vehicle report
- Drug test within 48 hours of offer for CDL holders
- Please be prepared to present any current CDL license or permit during in-person interviews
- CDL Drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
- Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T)
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins Streets Department is seeking a Recycling Operator to join our team! The Recycling Operator is at the heart of the Timberline Recycling Center serving both operations and customer service. While there is indoor office space in the recycling center gatehouse, this position works outdoors the majority of the time, year-round. This position ensures customer services are provided effectively and will conduct day-to-day operations and functions including hauling roll off containers, maintenance, cleaning, operating small equipment, data entry, and record keeping. This is an hourly, non-benefited position and the schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Management Responsibilities
No
The City of Fort Collins Streets Department is seeking a Recycling Operator to join our team! The Recycling Operator is at the heart of the Timberline Recycling Center serving both operations and customer service. While there is indoor office space in the recycling center gatehouse, this position works outdoors the majority of the time, year-round. This position ensures customer services are provided effectively and will conduct day-to-day operations and functions including hauling roll off containers, maintenance, cleaning, operating small equipment, data entry, and record keeping. This is an hourly, non-benefited position and the schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Supports the Hard-To-Recycle and Everyday Recycling side of the Timberline Recycling Center’s everyday functions
- Hauls roll off containers with hook lift truck
- Performs computer data entry, manual journal entry, and file updates to recycling spreadsheets
- Completes credit card, check, or cash transactions with customers for items that incur a fee
- Operates small equipment such as a skid steer, small plow trucks, or forklift
- Sorts and packages recyclable materials, including oil, anti-freeze, batteries, electronic waste, scrap metal, wood, yard waste, and plastic film
- Inspect roll off containers for fullness and contamination, assist in removing contaminants
- Assists customers of the recycling center, including education, sorting recyclables, and supports handling materials when necessary
- Communicate with downstream vendors to schedule shipments of materials
- Load box trucks or trailers utilizing a forklift and pallet jack
- Maintains site cleanliness including scale house, storage containers, and trash pickup around site
- May support snow removal operations utilizing skid steer, tractors, and plow truck
Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
City Competencies
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to perform skills associated with site and equipment operations and maintenance activities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and the general public
- Ability to identify and prioritize work tasks
- Knowledge of workplace safety guidelines and ability to identify and correct potential safety issues at site
- Able to troubleshoot unexpected issues and make decisions independently
- Willingness to learn and maintain knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
- Comfortable using Microsoft programs, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Develop and maintain baseline recycling guidelines and systems knowledge
- Understanding of basic math and accounting functions.
- Knowledgeable, proficient or willing to learn in small equipment operations – forklift, compactor, bailer, wheel loader and snow removal equipment.
- Knowledge of general equipment operations and loading techniques.
- Attention to detail with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficient in executing data entry tasks.
- Knowledgeable or the ability to learn DOT hazardous waste transportation regulations.
- Skilled in organizing tasks and setting priorities to meet deadlines efficiently.
Required Education
Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Valid DOT Medical Card
Minimum Qualifications:
Unrestricted driver’s license
Must be 18 years old
Successfully pass a drug screening test, Motor Vehicle Record and background check
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
Ready to apply?
APPLY NOW →
Opens fcgov.csod.com in a new tab.