Transfer Station Attendant

Overview

Under general supervision of the Solid Waste Manager, assists residents in the use of the transfer station and the recycling program; inspects customer materials and directs them to the appropriate area; ensures that customers observe safe practices while on the site; maintains logs and records as required; performs routine grounds maintenance and landscaping. The Transfer Station Attendant collects, logs, and balances fees received to ensure a compliant cash handling procedure.

The following list of duties is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide representative duties. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Provide courteous and helpful customer service to residents using the transfer site; assist the public in using the site easily and efficiently.
• Inspect incoming solid waste materials, determine compactibility, and direct residents to the proper placement in the appropriate disposal areas.
• Log and maintain records as established by the County and other governmental agencies regulating the disposal of solid waste.
• Assist with the recycling program; inform residents about the program and how material should be delivered and placed at the transfer station.
• Receive Solid Waste Convenience Station fees collected at Transfer Stations and issue receipts and/or change to customers.
• Prepare and balance daily cash log; ensure compliance with cash handling procedures, including transports and securing of cash.
• Ensure that all customers comply with safety guidelines; adhere to all safety rules and regulations in performing job tasks.
• Lifts, carries, and loads materials, tools, and debris.
• Clean tools, equipment, material, and areas where work has been performed.
• Remove debris, weeds, limbs, ice and snow from facility; paint facility as needed.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance, including driveways, ramps, and landscaping.
• Perform a wide variety of manual labor including digging, spreading, and leveling dirt, gravel, and asphalt materials; use shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows.
• May drive county vehicles to and from job sites; may operate hand-held tools and backhoes.
• Assist with routine maintenance and emergency repairs; service assigned equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of experience in labor.
• Relevant cashier work experience is preferred.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions. Noise level is usually loud.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.