**Waste Connections of Washington, Inc** . is hiring for a **Recycling Advocate** to join our team in **Vancouver, WA.** Shift is **Monday – Friday** . Start time **6:00 AM - 2:30 PM** Wage range is **$22.50/hour** **Job Description:** The Recycling Advocate is a position created as part of our contractual obligations with the City of Vancouver and will focus on our new curbside contamination reduction plan. This position will visit residential homes and apartment complexes to spread educational recycling awareness and work to improve overall quality of recyclable materials in Clark County. + Visiting assigned areas on collection day and placing informational tags on recycling & organics carts. + Delivering educational materials, inventorying, and surveying at apartment complexes. + Accurately collecting data and other information. + Responding to questions and concerns of the public in a professional, friendly, and respectful manner. + Tabling at events on the weekends and assisting other staff with small projects. + Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** + Familiarity with the Clark County region and recycling practices. + Working knowledge of applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. + Working knowledge of applications such as Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Forms. + Ability to make judgement calls to maintain safety while walking and driving along streets. + Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. + Ability to walk long distances and up and down numerous flights of stairs. + Ability to drive a vehicle for long durations of time. + Ability to lift up to 25lb-boxes and other equipment using proper lifting techniques. + Must have a valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and a good driving record. **Who Are We?** WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) is not only the best waste services company in North America, it is also an amazing place to realize your potential, make decisions, have your voice heard, and partner with extremely hard working and passionate people! We seek servant leaders, mentors, top performers, and fun people. At Waste Connections, we value each individual’s unique background, experience, and passion to make us a great place to work. **Why you need to join us!** **•** **CULTURE:** It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important. • **INTEGRITY:** Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees. • **RESPECT:** We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve. **Logistics:** + 40 hour work-week. + Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. **To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com.** **Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.** **We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:** **https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections** . **Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).** Washington State Wage range is $22.50/HR to $22.50/HR