Transfer Station Attendant

County of San Juan•Public Works, NM

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Solid Waste Manager, the Transfer Station Attendant helps residents use the transfer station and recycling program, inspects incoming materials and directs customers to the proper disposal areas, and ensures customers follow safe practices on site. The role maintains required logs and records, performs routine grounds maintenance and landscaping, and collects, logs, and balances fees in accordance with cash-handling procedures. Work is performed primarily outdoors. The position may involve lifting and carrying items over 50 pounds and exposure to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes, airborne particles, extreme weather, and usually loud noise. The work schedule may include religious holidays. The employee uses and navigates the County’s electronic ERP system as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of labor experience.
Valid State of New Mexico driver's license, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Ability to perform outdoor work that may require lifting and carrying items over 50 pounds.
Ability to work in conditions involving potential exposure to dangerous machinery, physical hazards, fumes, airborne particles, extreme weather, and loud noise.
Ability to work a schedule that may include religious holidays.

Nice To Haves

Relevant cashier work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous customer service and assist residents in using the transfer site efficiently.
Inspect incoming solid waste, determine its compactibility, and direct residents to appropriate disposal areas.
Maintain logs and records required by the County and other governmental agencies regulating solid-waste disposal.
Assist with the recycling program and explain how materials should be delivered and placed at the transfer station.
Collect transfer-station fees, issue receipts or change, prepare and balance daily cash logs, and secure and transport cash in compliance with procedures.
Ensure customers follow safety guidelines and comply with applicable safety rules and regulations.
Lift, carry, and load materials, tools, and debris; clean tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
Remove debris, weeds, limbs, ice, and snow; paint the facility as needed.
Perform routine grounds maintenance, including work on driveways, ramps, and landscaping.
Perform manual labor such as digging and spreading or leveling dirt, gravel, and asphalt using shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows.
Drive County vehicles to and from job sites and operate hand-held tools and backhoes as needed.
Assist with routine maintenance and emergency repairs and service assigned equipment.
Use and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.