Posted 1 month ago
Full-Time Transfer Station Attendant
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Operates heavy equipment and manages daily operations at a transfer station, greeting customers, directing truck traffic, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
About this role
The Dalles Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety mindedTransfer Station Attendantto join our team inThe Dalles, Oregon.
Schedule isTuesday - Saturday
Shift is8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, overtime opportunities often
Starting wage is$34.98/hourwith an increase to$36.20/hourat6-monthspending a positive performance review.
Safety Sensitive:Yes
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station.
- Safely and efficiently operateforklift, backhoe, and/orfront-end loader.
- May run errands usingcompany vehicleas needed.
- Measure trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.
- Track measurement information in computer system.
- Ensure that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
- Work on your feet outside throughout your shift.
- Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.
- Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Promotescontinuous improvementof workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability tooperate heavy equipmentsafely and efficiently.
- Ability tooperate a company motor vehiclesafely and efficiently.
- Knowledge of light andheavy equipment operationand maintenance.
- Must be dependable with an ability to lead.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
- This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- To be eligible for employment, candidate must pass acriminal background check, &drug panel screeningas well as have anacceptable motor vehicle report.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401K
- Uniforms/Safety Gear
- Boot allowance of $300/year
- Overtime
- Year Round stable work
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com.
Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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