Transfer Station Attendant - Willmar
The Transfer Station Attendant position is responsible for overseeing the daily operation and coordination of the transfer station processes and the cleanliness of the yard. They will operate equipment to bundle and transfer refuse and recyclable debris within the transfer station. This can be manual work and is subject to all variations of weather. This role interacts daily with nearly all drivers working out of the Willmar hub, as the route drivers end their day by dumping their load at the transfer station. Time management and flexibility are important facets of this position as tasks and requirements may change and require immediate action.
WAGE RANGE: $22.00 - $25.00 HOURLY (depending upon experience) LOCATION: WILLMAR YARD
OPENING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED JOB TYPE: FULL TIME
SCHEDULE: SHIFTS 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM TYPICALLY MONDAY - FRIDAY
SHIFT LENGTH VARIES BY DAY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
- Must successfully complete and pass applicable pre-employment background check, driving record, physical and drug screening
- Ability to perform the physical requirements and demands of the position
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 2-year Degree is preferred
- 2 years or more of relevant work experience in heavy equipment operation is preferred
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered adequate
- Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment (including the baler) at the facility, the ability to make minor repairs as necessary or determine and request when additional repairs/services are required
- Knowledge of potential hazards, applicable safety rules and compliance regulations
- Ability to perform required compliance testing at the facility, understand those results and knowledge of essential actions to stay within the compliance requirements of regulatory agencies
- Ability to operate all equipment skillfully and safely including pay loader, bobcat, skid loader & forklift
- Ability to carry out all instructions, often working independently. This position is not directly supervised and requires the individual to identify what needs to be done and when.
- Ability to work a consistent work schedule, as punctuality is required
- Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
- Ability to operate a tablet / basic computer skills
- Ability to learn new processes and adapt existing procedures in response to new situations
- Strong work ethic
- Focus on safety
- Bale cardboard and recycling materials. Must stay on schedule to keep ahead of incoming loads. This allows space for additional loads being dumped midmorning and early afternoon each day.
- Load semi-trailers with baled cardboard and recycling and/or loose trash debris
- Ensure that work is completed as scheduled in accordance with established procedures, rules, and regulations
- Direct incoming vehicles to proper disposal areas and check those vehicles for appropriate identification
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment and facilities; including clean-up of the transfer station itself, pick-up of debris and maintenance of separation bins in accordance with rules and regulations (at minimum weekly)
- Supervise, inspect, and manage the separation of materials brought on site, ensuring that materials are safe, correctly disposed of and do not contain prohibited items
- Keep records of all recycling incoming and outgoing. Bills of Lading must be provided to all internal and third-party contractor drivers.
- Complete accurate annual/quarterly reporting of transfer station activities and incidents as required
- Plow parking areas and the yard before and during snow events
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures for packaging, storing, transporting, and disposing of trash/recyclable debris
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of hazardous communications designed to protect employees on-site
- Demonstrate efforts to improve operations and streamline processes within the transfer station
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask
- Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks, and manage time well
- Ability to work with and support co-workers and team members
- Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
- Willingness to work extra time and/or do extra tasks on certain days as needed
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
- Complete other job-related duties as assigned or apparent
- Ability to safely lift objects weighing 25 pounds
- Ability to safely push, pull, bend, twist, sit, stand, and frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift objects up to 75 pounds
- Ability to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.)
- Ability to hear at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with others
- Physical effort levels will vary from site to site and day to day, depending on the tasks required. This list is not all-inclusive of every situation.
- A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
- Outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle – environments may often include dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes and elements for most of the work day
- Must reliably commute to the designated work location. May also relocate before beginning employment
- As assigned or apparent
At West Central Sanitation, each eligible employee is provided the opportunity to enroll in a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Whole Life Coverage, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Profit Sharing, and 401K (plus generous company match upon eligibility) and more! Our employees also accrue Paid Time Off and receive six paid Holidays each year. See the following page for more details.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This position will require successful completion of applicable background check, driving record and drug screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Central Sanitation is fully committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO). All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or activity in a local human rights commission. In addition, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we maintain facilities.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? WE INVEST IN YOU!
- Home every night and most weekends
- Stable employment industry with continuous growth opportunities
- Comprehensive on-the-job training / certification provided (including Driver CDL Training or Mechanic DOT Inspector Certification Training)
- Company Tool Allowance Program for Mechanics
- Company Paid Health Card (MEC) renewal for current Drivers
- Uniforms, safety vests and personal protective equipment provided (laundry service provided for some positions)
- Competitive Pay & Overtime Hours are regularly available
- Company Paid Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Profit Sharing & 401(k) plus company match
- Residential Trash Service within WCS service areas
- Frequent Employee Appreciation Events, Meals, & Recognition
- The opportunity to work with an empowering workforce and potential for career advancement
- When you work for West Central Sanitation, you are not just a number. You will be well prepared to begin your career – a professional, well trained, and skilled member of the team. Our employees are dedicated, work hard, and keep safety top of mind at all times.
