Recycling Technician III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21000100
- Class code
- 21000100
- Pay grade
- 11
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Recycling Technician III is $2,760 to $4,416 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $33,119 to $52,990 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21000100.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $2,760 | $4,140 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $2,944 | $4,416 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $16.98 | $25.48 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 07/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Performs and oversees work in the recovery of recyclable materials to ensure safety, security, and compliance with policies and procedures. Oversees on-site shredding and document destruction. Assists supervisor in managing logistics and coordination with vendors; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Oversee temporary employees and/or subordinates in the work environment on a daily basis; Ensures daily routes, safety checklists, warehouse production and any special requests are completed. Oversees on-site shredding for agencies and document destruction to assure compliance with federal and state guidelines; monitors the work site at all times to ensure security during the shredding process; completes required document destruction forms and certification paperwork for agency files and billing to shredding contractors.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience in recycling programs. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: None Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in programs involving recycling materials will substitute for the education on a year- for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must possess and maintain a Liquid Petroleum Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack certification from third party vendor approved by Energy & Environment Cabinet prior to employment in this job class ...
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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