Transfer Station Attendant

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

16h•$18 - $18

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Under general supervision, direct the public in disposal of trash, collect fees, and operate the equipment necessary to carry out the operations at the solid waste transfer station. The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus two (2) years of responsible work experience, preferably related to the duties identified above.
Must have knowledge of safe and effective operating maintenance techniques for the trash compactor and the heavy equipment used in the transfer station yard.
Must have knowledge of basic record keeping.
Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Must have the ability to issue receipts, make change, and account for cash received.
Must have the ability to maintain pleasant working relationships with superior, co-workers and the public.
Must have the ability to communicate in both oral and written English.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
This position is safety sensitive.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date.

Responsibilities

Assess and collect fees from the public for boxed, bagged, and open dumping.
Operate, clean, and maintain trash compactor.
Assist the public with open container dumping; operate front end loader to move and pack containers, keep yard area tidy, and move full and empty containers into position.
Prepare receipts.
Keep accurate daily accounts of all fees collected and containers transported.
Deposit fees as assigned.
Clean office area; ensure security of cash collected and of transfer station.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.