Transfer Station Attendant/Operator - North Vancouver

Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. • Area C (Cobble Hill), BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Arrow Environmental is British Columbia’s leading resource in organics management solutions, undertaking beneficial use projects and waste diversion initiatives in partnership with communities to build capacity and strengthen local economies. We deliver projects in partnership with organizations and local communities that share a desire for mutual success in developing capacity, creating employment, and delivering projects with schedule and cost certainty. We are looking for a Transfer Station Attendant/Operator to join our Arrow Environmental team in North Vancouver. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Transfer Station Site Attendant is responsible for monitoring the inbound streams of organics and clean wood waste delivered to the transfer station, as well as the preparation of materials for reloading to the processing facilities. The Transfer Station Site Attendant will ensure that materials are segregated appropriately and will operate machinery to organize material and maximize site efficiency. This individual will also assist with daily housekeeping of site and office to ensure the safety of the public and that environmental compliances are adhered to.

Requirements

• Experience operating small wheel loaders and other related equipment is required
• Must be flexible in shift scheduling and willing to work weekends and overtime
• Good physical condition; able to carry at least 50 lbs
• Experience with routine maintenance operations
• Exceptionally high level of hand-eye coordination
• Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable transportation to and from facility locations
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps, heat, wind)
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical inclination of equipment maintenance (mechanic, welder, machinist) is an asset
• Experience working within a transfer station, aggregate facility, soil blending remediation environment or with biosolids is considered an asset
• Experience working with computers is an asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain site and ensure it remains free from daily clutter. Daily: tidy entire site with gas blower, hand tools, and skid steer sweeper
• Operate heavy equipment (loader, excavator, skid-steer loader, shredder/transloader, and processing equipment) to segregate materials, process for shipment, and load outbound trucks
• Communicate with dispatch regarding on site volumes to ensure inventory levels are compliant with transfer station maximums
• Support inventory control (inbound/outbound/on ground) and accurately document load slips
• Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics
• Follow all workplace safety policies, compliance regulations, and participate in identifying hazards
• Perform daily routine equipment maintenance and documentation
• Provide internal and external Customer Service excellence
• May be asked to travel to other facilities if necessary
• Ability to cross train on other functions at facility
• Provide customer service, direct on-site traffic to specified disposal areas, and inspect loads for compliance
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Benefits

• Full Benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more... 100% Paid by Arrow
• Opportunity to join an RRSP matching program up to 4%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed