Transfer Station Operator I (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Spokane County•North Haven, ME

3d•$47,757 - $66,498•Hybrid

About The Position

The position allocated to this class performs lower-level work involved in transfer station operations, including customer flow, recycling operations, general housekeeping, as well as performing a variety of other job duties. Work is performed under the direction of Transfer Station Site Supervisor and the Transfer Stations Operations Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of work experience in wastewater, construction, equipment Operations or other manual labor profession.
Possession of a valid driver's license at time of employment and for the duration of employment.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to pass required safety and equipment operation training.
Ability to deal with citizens in an informed and courteous manner.
Ability to maintain effective working relations with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others applying established policies, procedures and standards as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others.
Ability to verbally communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, management, other agencies and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate physical ability to complete any and all job-related tasks.
Ability to use and/or operate tools, equipment and applicable machinery proficiently and safely.

Nice To Haves

OSHA HazMat Certification and/or 24Hr HAZWOPER Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.
one year as a TSO1 and recommendation from Operations Manager to promote to a TSO2

Responsibilities

Visually screens incoming loads of material for acceptability and directs or assists customers in a courteous and professional manner to move materials to proper drop off location.
Receive, collect, and sort materials for disposal at appropriate sites.
Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, policies, and options.
Through training, learn and acquire skills to operate equipment efficiently and competently as needed for Transfer Station operations.
Performs daily safety checks, maintenance, fueling, and inspection of the equipment. Maintains time and equipment records.
Advises supervisor or a designee and/or the appropriate department as to potential hazards or needed repairs to the facility or equipment.
Performs a wide range of transfer station tasks including attending household hazardous waste, and recycling area drop off locations.
Performs cleaning, sweeping, and litter pick up to keep facility and site in a presentable and clean condition.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.