Transfer Station Technician II

This recruitment is open continuous and those interested are encouraged to apply without delay. The first review date will be September 25th, 2026. Screening will be ongoing as applications are received.

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Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services (WPES) department is looking for a Transfer Station Technician II to join the team at the Metro South Transfer Station. Transfer Station Technician II employees perform a range of operational duties that help keep garbage and recycling services safe, efficient and reliable. In addition to performing Transfer Station Technician I duties, this position operates motorized equipment, supports tipping floor and material recovery activities, maintains equipment and assists with training other employees.

This position is a good fit for someone with transfer station or related experience who is ready to take on additional equipment, training and operational responsibilities.

As a Transfer Station Technician II you will:

• Safely operate transfer station compactors and motorized equipment weighing less than 15,000 pounds, including forklifts and skid-steers.
• Perform the full range of duties of a Transfer Station Technician I, including supporting safe, clean and efficient transfer station operations.
• Assist with unloading vehicles, material recovery and other activities on the transfer station tipping floor.
• Maintain and care for motorized equipment, tools and other equipment used in daily operations.
• Monitor site conditions, identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to protect employees, customers and the public.
• Provide clear, professional customer service and information to commercial customers and members of the public.
• Follow safety procedures, standard operating procedures, emergency protocols and requirements for handling municipal solid waste and occasional hazardous materials.
• Assist supervisory staff with training Technician I employees in the safe operation of transfer station equipment after meeting applicable training and certification requirements.
• Develop additional heavy equipment operation skills through training and, when qualified, perform Heavy Equipment Operator duties in a training capacity.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and customers to maintain safe and effective daily operations.

• Prioritizes safety and maintains strong situational awareness in a busy industrial environment.
• Operates heavy and motorized equipment carefully, efficiently and responsibly.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with coworkers, customers, contractors, supervisors and the public.
• Provides helpful, professional customer service in a fast-paced public-facing environment.
• Works effectively as part of a team while also exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Recognizes problems and changing conditions and takes appropriate action or seeks assistance when needed.
• Is dependable, accountable and committed to following through on assigned responsibilities.
• Learns new equipment, procedures and safety practices and applies training effectively.
• Can explain and demonstrate safe work practices and equipment operation to others.
• Brings a commitment to public service, cultural humility, teamwork, accountability, openness to change and effective communication.

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