Short Notice Omak Transfer Station Attendant (TI-47266)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION•, WA

27d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt, on-call position responsible for coordinating the operation and maintenance of a Tribal Transfer Station. Applicants must be prepared to report to work within the hour of receiving notification. The role involves ensuring compliance with Tribal and Federal regulations regarding solid waste management and recycling, operating the transfer station efficiently, and handling household waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of or ability to learn Tribal and Federal regulations as they pertain to solid waste management and recycling; Tribal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (TOSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Energy (DOE).
Knowledge of or ability to learn transfer station procedures and operation.
Knowledge of or ability to learn waste reduction, recycling, and moderate risk household waste.
Sufficient language skills to document transfer station activity and prepare routine reports.
Sufficient human relation skills to maintain positive work relationships with internal customers and vendors, and to work as part of a team.
Ability to work outdoors engaged in work of primarily an active nature.
Ability to maintain cardiovascular fitness to engage in active physical labor.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ambulatory ability to sit, walk to campus locations, and operate vehicles and equipment.
Ability to lift, carry and move medium to heavy weight materials up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis; up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
Visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens, to drive a vehicle, and to observe work processes.
Ability to use hearing for ordinary and telephonic conversation, to provide staff training sessions, and to hear sound prompts from equipment.
Sufficient hand-eye coordination, arm hand dexterity and visual acuity to read numbers and words.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, via telephone, email and in written format.
Ability to minimize confrontational and adversarial situations.
Ability to effectively execute and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to attend training as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, Tribal Officials and the general public and to minimize confrontational and adversarial situations.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance (if required).

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid card or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain through employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the operation and maintenance of a Tribal Transfer Station.
Interpreting and enforcing transfer station regulations.
Distinguishing between and separating recycling materials from non-recyclables.
Sorting material and separating solid waste from recyclable materials and disposing of using proper techniques.
Writing and maintaining accurate maintenance records for the transfer station operations.
Assisting with completing project deadlines.
Representing the program professionally with compassion and sensitivity with clientele from diverse populations.
Working with the public effectively and tactfully.
Carrying out instructions and working independently.
Maintaining confidentiality.