Transfer Station Attendant

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa • Cloquet, MN

4d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transfer Station Attendant performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks at the FDL Transfer Station. This role involves assisting with maintenance activities, site clean-up, sorting recyclable materials, operating small machinery, inspecting vehicles, and directing customers and drivers. The position requires maintaining a clean work area, attending mandatory trainings, and ensuring the confidentiality of records. Employees are expected to be flexible and assume additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
• Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required.
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling are required.

Nice To Haves

• No Driver’s License is required. Valid Driver’s License issued in the US is desired.
• High School diploma or GED is desired.
• Previous work experience in a with the handling of solid waste and recycling is desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs preparatory work for maintenance activities, including gathering equipment, materials and supplies, loading and unloading materials, and laying out materials and equipment for projects.
• Performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks, including routine site clean-up, pulling weeds, picking up litter, raking leaves and debris, removing/clearing snow, emptying trash bins, performing minor custodial work, and consolidating solid waste materials.
• Performs cleanup at end of the day or when the job is completed, including picking up tools, spills, debris and proper disposal, cleaning work areas and performing touch up work as needed.
• Sorts a variety of recyclable materials, such as concrete, drywall, plastics, and wood into containers or bucket loaders; sorts metals to separate out high-grade metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminum, for recycling.
• Operates small machinery and equipment such as skidsteer, mini excavator, snowblower, weed-whip, mower, and four-wheeler where and when applicable.
• Keeps solid waste yard and recycle areas clean by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, and maneuvering barrels and bins into proper locations.
• Inspects trucks and other vehicles hauling recycled materials to determine the type and weight of materials; calculates weights of materials; records information on materials received or prepared for shipment to processing companies.
• Directs customers and drivers to proper loading/unloading areas; assists customers and drivers with unloading and loading of solid waste and recycling materials; directs the work of contract laborers assigned to solid waste and recycling activities.
• Drives/operates solid waste vehicles with applicable licensure.
• Assist with the pick-up of materials from customers as assigned.
• Appropriate work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home.

What This Job Offers

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