ASSISTANT TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR
Position Definition:
Under limited supervision operates a solid waste disposal transfer station & performs related work as assigned.
24 hours per week; 8-hour shifts, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Note: During the winter, there will be additional hours that may be outside the regular scheduled days and may exceed 8-hour shift length.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to continuously walk premises for a minimum of an 8-hour workday, bend stoop or collect debris using a trash picker tool, use 8-10 foot pole/picker to dislodge or collect items improperly discarded at a minimum distance of 6-12 feet, ability to regularly handle the lifting of up to 100-pounds.
General Duties:
· Maintain control, as well as ensure an orderly, efficient operation at the Transfer Station
· Enforce Transfer Station operating rules and maintain a safe environment
· Enforce recycling regulations
· Check all vehicles for proper permits and forbidden items
· Check solid waste for recyclable items if warranted
· Direct traffic through the station & assist townspeople whenever needed
· Issue permits, warning letters and citations
· Report all infractions to the Transfer Station Operator
· Operate and maintain compactor unit and backhoe for efficient operation
· Ensure only designated items for specific areas of disposal are placed in the proper area so as not to commingle or contaminate loads
· Keep premises clean, free of litter and debris, and ensure all items are immediately placed in the appropriate holding areas
· Management of premises during inclement weather, i.e., sanding, salting, shoveling, collecting loose and/or airborne debris. Note: Must be available during winter to plow snow in parking lots and shovel sidewalks.
License, Certificate & Experience Required: D.E.E.P. Transfer Station Operator certification within 6 months of appointment and a valid CT driver’s license.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of job responsibilities.
Pay: From $22.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
