Transfer Station Attendant

eoe/aa  06.25.2024

worcester county job opportunities job title: transfer station attendant compensation: grade 8/step 8 $ 20.62 hourly/$42,890 annually work location: across various worcester county transfer station locations work schedule: hours vary based on location (ranging between 7:30 am-5:30 pm), rotating every other weekend off

application period: until fill

station attendant | worcester county government careers

job summary: under the direct supervision of the recycling manager and solid waste superintendent, ensures that customers have a valid homeowner’s sticker when using the station, maintains grounds at the transfer station, and performs general labor tasks at the central landfill, including but not limited to sorting recyclables and grounds maintenance.

• pre-employment background check
• safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing
• essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice
• possession of a valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points (md)

• ensure that customers have a valid homeowner’s sticker or bag tags for disposal
• assist the public in the disposal of refuse and/or collection and sorting of recyclable material at county-operated transfer sites
• perform other unskilled labor tasks including but not limited to mowing grass, collecting litter and other grounds maintenance tasks
• participate in safety training
• complete assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
• cross-train and back up other staff as needed
• establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• comply with safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, coop plans, etc.

• ensure confidentiality of information and records and comply with record retention schedule
• adhere to the worcester county government personnel rules & regulations
• perform other related duties as required

• valid driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points (md)
• ability to follow verbal and written instructions; keep simple records; complete simple written forms/logs; and to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers
• ability to perform manual physical labor including frequent walking, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs., and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment
• highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision
• some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, such as working in traffic, handling refuse, and adverse weather

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