Transfer Station Operator Promotional

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Transfer Station - Valley:
Transfer Station - North County time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR100196
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* Note:

Current Employees must use the*
* ** career section to apply for this position.
**** Employee Type:
** Regular
* * Department:
** Solid Waste
** Salary:**$47,756.80 - $66,497.60 Annually / $3,979.73 - $5,541.47 Monthly / $22.96 - $31.97 Hourly
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Overtime Eligibile:
** Yes
* * Job Posting Date Range:
** 01/28/2026 - Until Filled
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* Job Summary:

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* NOTE:

This recruitment may be used to fill up to two (2) positions.
WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the Local 17 bargaining unit applying prior to 2/11/26.
The position allocated to this class performs lower-level work involved in transfer station operations, including customer flow, recycling operations, general housekeeping, as well as performing a variety of other job duties. Work is performed under the direction of Transfer Station Site Supervisor and the Transfer Stations Operations Manager.
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Visually screens incoming loads of material for acceptability and directs or assists customers in a courteous and professional manner to move materials to proper drop off location.
* Receive, collect, and sort materials for disposal at appropriate sites.
* Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, policies, and options.
* Through training, learn and acquire skills to operate equipment efficiently and competently as needed for Transfer Station operations.
* Performs daily safety checks, maintenance, fueling, and inspection of the equipment.  Maintains time and equipment records.
* Advises supervisor or a designee and/or the appropriate department as to potential hazards or needed repairs to the facility or equipment.
* Performs a wide range of transfer station tasks including attending household hazardous waste, and recycling area drop off locations.
* Performs cleaning, sweeping, and litter pick up to keep facility and site in a presentable and clean condition.
* Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
* One (1) year of work experience in wastewater, construction, equipment Operations or other   manual labor profession.

* Note:

one year as a TSO1 and recommendation from Operations Manager to promote to a TSO2
*** LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
*** Possession of a valid driver's license at time of employment and for the duration of employment.
* OSHA Haz Mat Certification and/or 24

Hr HAZWOPER Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
* Ability to pass required safety and equipment operation training.
* Ability to deal with citizens in an informed and courteous manner.
* Ability to maintain effective working relations with co-workers and supervisors.
* Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
* Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others applying established policies, procedures and standards as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others.
* Ability to verbally communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, management, other agencies and the general public.
* Ability to demonstrate physical ability to complete any and all job-related tasks.
* Ability to use and/or operate tools, equipment and applicable machinery proficiently and safely.
** BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS
*** All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:
* Respect:
Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness.  Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
* Accountability:
Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
* Integrity:
Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
* Innovation:
Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.
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