Landfill Site Attendant - Solid Waste Department (2 positions)

Deschutes County Human Resources • Bend, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Landfill Site Attendant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of what is considered one of the best landfill operations in the State of Oregon. Landfill Site Attendants work directly with our customers assessing and collecting fees, monitoring customer safety and assisting in control of customer movement in a busy environment. Our Landfill Site Attendants are the primary contact that the community has with the Department and the impressions from that interaction reflect on the quality of our operations and the positive customer experience. Knott Landfill and our rural transfer stations are a dynamic work environment where conditions often change throughout the workday. Landfill Site Attendants work a 4-day/10-hour schedule. While individual employee work schedules vary due to the nature of our facility operating schedules, all employees get at least two days off in a row during their work week. Must be able to work additional hours and a flexible schedule when needed, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, to meet the needs of the department and emergencies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year of customer service experience, including data entry and payment processing; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of or experience with: Payment/cash handling/cashiering.
• Customer service.
• Computer use and data entry.
• Skill in: Cash handling, receipts, and electronic money transactions.
• Customer service and direct interaction with the public.
• Computer use and data entry.
• Safe operation of equipment.
• Driving is a requirement for this position.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
• Must have the ability to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cashiering in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in basic computer entry skills.
• Experience in direct interaction with the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to direct and assist the public in utilizing waste and recycling disposal sites; answer questions regarding procedures, fees, recycling, etc., enforce policies and procedures with customers, and provide directions to disposal areas.
• Collect fees in a professional manner; issue receipts; accurately enter and verify data into appropriate computer system, maintain related paperwork.
• Provide customer traffic control to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Maintain worksite in a clean, organized manner; including disposal areas, pick up litter on site as needed.

Benefits

• Robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.
• Life insurance
• Retirement (PERS)
• Generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time)
• Holidays
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED