Transfer Station Operator
Pay : $17-$18 / hour
Benefits :
- 15 days of paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Health Savings Account with employer match option
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
- Supplemental health plans through Aflac
- Employer paid basic life insurance
- Employee paid short-term disability option
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
- 7 paid holidays annually
Assist in ensuring safe, timely and professional operation of the transfer station on a day-to-day basis. Assist in the direction of incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.
Key Responsibilities :
Open and close facility according to scheduled hours of operationOversee the schedule of where and which trucks are to dump and the switching out of trailersMay operate site equipment to ensure safe, timely and professional operation of the transfer stationKeep public areas of the transfer station clean at all timesEnsure that customers (external and internal) use the transfer station according to all safety rules and regulationsOversee the housekeeping and maintenance of the facilityMeet loading schedules to assure driver loads are ready to meet productionClear all trash from the floor dailySafely direct incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areasFollow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in the performance of all dutiesSite all mechanical problems that arise during pre-trip inspection or during routine functions to the attention of the shop foreman immediatelyAccurately complete daily reports, pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports and other documentation requested by managementKeep all assigned units clean to include washing units at least once per weekManage Transfer Station in absence of managementAttend all safety and branch meetingsConform in all respects with applicable federal, state / provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisorsPerform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by managementRequirements :
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceSWANA Transfer Worker Certification desired within six months of hireKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Possess ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, brief correspondence and memosAbility to write simple correspondencePossess communication skills that will allow effective presentation of information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organizationPhysical / Mental Demands :
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smellVisual Requirements : include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusAbility to regularly lift / move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift / move up to 50 poundsAbility to work in usually loud conditionsWorking Conditions :
Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particlesWork environment is usually moderate to loudWork in outdoor environment 95% of the timeWe thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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