Transfer Station Attendant

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Administrative Manager, the Transfer Station Attendant performs a wide variety of duties related to the safe, efficient, and effective operation of County transfer station facilities. The position provides customer assistance, supports waste disposal and recycling operations, performs cashiering and recordkeeping functions, maintains a safe and orderly facility, and operates or assists with assigned equipment. The position performs work in accordance with County policies, safety procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Customer Service and Facility Operations: Provides courteous assistance to the public, communicates disposal and recycling requirements, directs customers and materials to appropriate areas, and assists with the overall operation and orderly flow of the transfer station.
• Waste Disposal and Recycling: Monitors and assists with the proper disposal, handling, sorting, and recycling of materials in accordance with County policies and applicable state and environmental requirements. Monitor bin levels and notify management when hauling or maintenance is required.
• Cashiering and Recordkeeping: Performs cashiering, fee collection, payment processing, transaction reconciliation, recordkeeping, and related financial duties in accordance with County procedures.
• Facility Safety and Maintenance: Monitor the facility for safety, cleanliness, security, and operational concerns; address routine conditions within the scope of the position; and report maintenance, repair, hazardous material, or other concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Equipment Operation: Operate or learn to operate assigned equipment and machinery used in transfer station operations after completing required training and authorization. Equipment may include excavators, backhoes, scales, and other operational equipment.
• Compliance and Safety: Follow applicable County policies, safety procedures, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards; use required personal protective equipment; and respond appropriately to unsafe or hazardous conditions. Conduct visual inspections for prohibited items and hazardous waste, participate in regular safety training, and immediately identify and correct when appropriate, and report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, spills, prohibited materials, or other hazards.
• Communication and Coordination: Communicates operational, customer, safety, maintenance, and other relevant information to supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other County personnel as appropriate.
• Other Duties: Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or necessary to support County operations.

  Minimum Qualifications:

        Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

        Experience: Two years of experience in customer service, cash handling, or a related field preferred.

• Equipment Experience: Previous experience operating an excavator, backhoe, or similar equipment is preferred but not required. Employees assigned to operate equipment must successfully complete required County- training and demonstrate competency before operating the equipment independently.
• Cashier Training: Must successfully complete required County cashier/cash-handling training and maintain competency in applicable payment, transaction, and reconciliation procedures.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer, keyboarding, and data-entry skills required. Must be able to successfully learn and operate County cashiering and related software systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Position is part-time, Saturday and Sunday and is located in Lexington, OR.