Transfer Station Operator - East Mountain

Position: Transfer Station Operator I- East Mountain
Transfer Station Operator I
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End Date:
February 4, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR102988
** Job Posting

Title:

** Transfer Station Operator I
- East Mountain
** Department:
** Operations & Maintenance
*
* Location:

** 2400 BROADWAY SE
** Pay:
** Probationary Hourly Rate of $23.97  Union Hourly Rate of $24.45
** Close Date:
** February 3, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals;

career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Under general supervision, provide effective customer relations to transfer station customers. Perform duties which include but are not limited to: operate and maintain light to heavy equipment to separate, spread, and compact debris; perform customer trash inspections and fill out appropriate inspections sheets, ensure there are not hazardous materials entering the transfer station; disposal of trash, and collection of fees. May work on a schedule other than normal work hours and days of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as scheduled and/or required.
** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Perform cashier and customer service duties which include but are not limited to: greeting customers and providing information on transfer station fees; calculate fees; handle financial transactions; generate receipts; and maintain an accurate accounting of all transactions. May deposit fees.
* Respond to inquiries from the general public concerning transfer station services and complaints.
* Assist the public with open container dumping; perform customer trash inspections; comply with recycling standards and perform recycling duties; operate front end loader to move and pack containers, move full and empty containers, and ensure yard area is organized and in compliance with safety standards and ordinances.
* Perform safety inspections and operate heavy equipment in accordance with safety standards which include but are not limited to: tractor trailer, grinders; horizontal bailer; case loaders; shredder; front end loader and bobcat; multi-gearshift vehicles; 18 speed vehicles; 10 wheel roll off, operate tractor trailer truck over highway conditions.
* Operate vehicles under adverse weather conditions, and may work on a schedule other than normal work hours and days of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as scheduled and/or required.
* Safety inspect, clean, operate and maintain trash compactor and other recycling equipment.
* Perform labor intensive duties such as: lifting and loading materials and equipment; clearing and lifting of trash and other types of debris.
* Perform other job related duties as assigned.
*** The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
***** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** High school diploma or GED, plus three (3) years of transfer station and/or truck driving work experience to include the operation of single or tandem axle vehicles.
* Must possess a valid New Mexico commercial driver’s license, Class A, or obtain no later than first day of employment.
* Possess a valid and current certification for Facility Operator/Transfer Station Operator OR complete and pass certification for Facility Operator/Transfer Station Operator within twelve (12) months of employment and obtain re-certification every three (3) years.
* Must have knowledge of safe and effective operating maintenance techniques for the trash compactor; tractor trailer, horizontal bailer; and other heavy equipment used in the transfer station yard.
* Must have the ability to operate listed vehicles with either standard or automatic transmissions, and must have the ability to operate multi-gearshift vehicles.
* Must have knowledge of basic record keeping.
* Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
* Must have the ability to issue receipts, make change, and account for cash received.
* Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with superior, co-workers and the public.
* Must have the ability to communicate in both oral and written English.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS    
** SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
*** Employee must…