Located just southwest of the City of Houston, Fort Bend has a long history, which began when a small log fort was built on the banks of the Brazos River to help protect the settlers moving onto Stephen F. Austin's original Mexican land grants.  Today, Fort Bend is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas and most diverse counties in the United States with a current population exceeding 800,000.  Live Here/Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:  

Assist as needed at the Recycle/Household Hazardous Waste Center of the Engineering Department.

• Separates recycle/household hazardous waste materials.
• Receives, identifies, and stores bulk/package and materials and prepares materials for shipment, and assists in the collections and disposal of BOLPA (Battery, Oil, Latex Paint, and Antifreeze) materials.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• General working knowledge of and ability to operate required equipment. 
• Ability to drive a forklift and box truck.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties require climbing, use of hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle, pick-up (up to or over 100 lbs.), pinch, print or feel; frequent standing, walking, talking, listening, reaching with hands and arms; close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Work is performed with other employees and serving the public.  Worker is subject to physical hazards from traffic at the facility, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, odors or outdoor conditions.  Noise level is moderate to loud.  Clothing may be soiled in the process of performing the duties of the job. 

SALARY:  Part-Time, $15.00 per hour, maximum 28 hours per week as needed, Monday-Saturday

CLOSING:  Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).   Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs