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Transfer station operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for safe and effective equipment operations in processing solid waste for the Waste and Recycling Division.
• Employees in this classification operate a wide variety of heavy equipment that may be complex in nature, requiring considerable dexterity and acute motor skills.
• Work includes processing both hazardous and non-hazardous refuse and solid waste.
• Actively participates in maintaining the Waste and Recycling Division's exceptional performance level by meeting and/or exceeding job requirements and customer expectations coupled with a positive attitude, unparalleled ethical behavior, and unquestionable work ethic.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Operates all pieces of heavy equipment with equal effectiveness in a high-paced Transfer Station environment.
• Utilizes each unit with its specific function while processing a high volume of tonnage per day and servicing multiple customers on demand.
• The operator's physical requirements for the operation of each piece of equipment are essentially identical.
• The Transfer Station Operator's primary responsibility is the proper operation and usage of the following equipment:

1. Front End Loader
2. Transfer Trailer
3. Roll-off Truck
4. Leachate Tanker Vacuum Truck

• Utilizing the above equipment and best management practices, performs day-to-day field operations in a manner consistent with state and local requirements.
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of the site's operations plan to ensure compliance with all applicable permit requirements.
• Works in conjunction with the Transfer Station Foreman including the performance of; but not limited to:
• Responsible for minimizing truck turnaround time, and use of labor and equipment to manage daily tonnage.
• Continuously improves the appearance of the site by assisting with litter prevention, control, and collection.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and completes documentation forms.

ILLUSTRATIVE

DUTIES

• Performs light service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Variable shift work during hours of operation; Monday-Friday 6a-6p and Saturday 6:00 am-1:30 pm (occasional Sunday work and overtime as required.)
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of (OSHA), occupational hazards and safety precautions in the operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability and agility to make routine maintenance checks and minor repairs to equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read.
• Ability to complete work activity forms.
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Ability to learn the physical and chemical characteristics of solid waste and how it should be handled.
• Ability to learn to recognize hazardous, restricted, and prohibited wastes.
• Ability to learn safety rules pertaining to the operations of heavy equipment, vehicles, and work zone traffic control for various activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
• Ability to learn and apply principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Ability to work in all weather, environmental conditions (i.e.: sun, rain, cold, swamp, ditches, dust, and dirt) and all terrains for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use proper personal protective equipment (dust masks, ear-plugs, safety harness, respirators, etc.) to safely work with and be exposed to chemicals, hazardous materials, noises and heights.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry and handle up to 50 pounds; stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis.
• Ability to walk, kneel, bend, twist, frequently ift, climb ladders, and work on un-even surfaces, in landfill disposal areas, on 3:1 slopes and in ditches/swales.
• Must be able to hear sounds at a normal level.
• Ability to see and recognize colors (associated with hazard placards or other warning signs), talk, ambulate independently, drive, and make written notations.
• Ability to use multi-hand and/or foot controls that require eye and hand coordination.
• Ability to perform mathematical tasks.

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