Landfill Site Attendant - Solid Waste

Deschutes County Human Resources • Bend, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Solid Waste Department manages solid waste generated in Deschutes County and operates Knott Landfill and four rural transfer stations. The Landfill Site Attendant helps ensure safe and efficient operations at these facilities and serves as a primary point of contact for the community. The role involves assessing and collecting fees, monitoring customer safety, and assisting with customer traffic flow in a dynamic work environment where conditions may change throughout the day.

The position follows a 4-day, 10-hour schedule, with individual schedules varying according to facility operating needs. Employees receive at least two consecutive days off during their work week. Additional hours and a flexible schedule may be required, including Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and emergencies.

This is an immediately available, union-represented position. The compensation range is $3,998.05 to $5,102.66 per month for a 173.33-hour work month. The position requires driving throughout Deschutes County, sometimes in adverse weather conditions, and is subject to pre-employment screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and one year of customer service experience that includes data entry and payment processing; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience providing the required skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of or experience with payment and cash handling or cashiering, customer service, and computer use and data entry.
• Skill in cash handling, issuing receipts, processing electronic transactions, interacting directly with the public, computer use and data entry, and safe equipment operation.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to drive throughout Deschutes County, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work additional hours and a flexible schedule when needed, including Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and emergencies.
• Ability to operate vehicles, get in and out of vehicles, walk on uneven terrain and sometimes work in adverse conditions, lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly and 50 pounds occasionally, and stand for long periods while working outdoors.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and direct the public at waste and recycling disposal sites.
• Answer questions about site procedures, fees, and recycling; enforce policies and procedures; and direct customers to disposal areas.
• Collect fees professionally, issue receipts, and accurately enter and verify information in the appropriate computer system while maintaining related paperwork.
• Control customer traffic to support safe and effective operations.
• Keep the worksite clean and organized, including disposal areas, and pick up litter as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a stated monthly cost of $100 for employee-only coverage and $121 for employee plus dependents.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement through PERS.
• Paid time off of 14–18 hours per month to start, prorated 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