Transfer Station Operator I

Miami County•Troy, OH

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate direction, the Transfer Station Operator I operates equipment, performs routine inspections and maintenance, ensures compliance with safety regulations, and carries out other tasks supporting daily operations of the Miami County Sanitary Engineering department. The position operates a semi-tractor to transfer solid waste for disposal or recycling and assists Transfer Station Operator 2 with loading and compacting waste. It also involves processing materials, inspecting equipment, assisting customers, enforcing safety rules, maintaining the grounds and facility, and performing custodial duties as directed. The employee must be able to interpret and carry out instructions in various formats, solve practical problems in unfamiliar contexts, collect and assess information, understand technical manuals and verbal instructions, perform basic mathematical calculations, and work as part of a team. The position requires regular, predictable, and punctual attendance and compliance with job safety requirements and applicable OSHA standards. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and every other Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is $18.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. The role is non-exempt from overtime. Working conditions include exposure to moving vehicles, potentially distressed or violent people, openings and elevated or uneven work areas, stairs and ladders, noisy operations, flammable or combustible liquids, equipment and tools, air contaminants, chemicals, varied weather, hazardous driving conditions, and insects. Physical demands are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions in various formats.
Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in unfamiliar contexts and apply principles to practical, everyday problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to understand technical manuals and verbal instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Operate a semi-tractor to transfer solid waste for disposal or recycling.
Assist Transfer Station Operator 2 with loading and compacting solid waste for disposal or recycling.
Inspect equipment for proper fluid levels and other maintenance needs.
Process materials for transfer or recycling.
Assist customers and enforce safety rules and regulations.
Assist with grounds and facility maintenance, including mowing, removing weeds, trimming shrubs and trees, plowing and shoveling snow, removing trash, and painting facilities.
Perform custodial duties as directed.
Meet job safety requirements and applicable OSHA safety standards.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.