Solid Waste Transfer Station Operator
  • Job Posting Expires: 8/15/2025
17H ago
$50,000 to $70,000
Full Time
No
Manufacturing
0-2 Years
Diploma
Primary Duties

DEFINITION Under the direction of the Solid Waste Supervisor, performs semi-skilled work in the operations and maintenance of the City Waste Transfer Station; supervises and participates in the weighing and loading of solid waste for transfer to the landfill; operates all phases of the transfer process. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Supervise and participate in the inspection of loads for waste prohibited in the landfill.

• Participate in the operation of computerized truck scales to weigh material carried by municipal, industrial, commercial haulers and the public. • Participate in the operation of the hydraulic boom, pay loader, and skid steer used to compact and load waste into trailer.

• Maintain tires, checks air pressure, and changes flat tires when needed. • Perform minor repairs and maintenance on trucks and trailers.

• Perform greasing and oiling of equipment as needed.

• Maintain and clean the transfer station building and the grounds, which includes litter patrol during windy conditions, mowing of grass in the summer and snow removal in the winter.

• Enforce rules of safety, No Smoking, dumping on the floor, no children, etc.

• Monitor/maintain grass and tree/brush sites. • Assist in directing customers backing into tipping floor and unloading vehicles.

• Assist in loading and operating animal crematory; clean crematory at the end of the day if needed; switch animal midday as needed; double check burn is in process each day.

• Shags trailers to vendors for major repairs.

• Deliver, unload and maintain truck and trailers to the landfill.

• Dump oil and pumps oil out of barrels for customers.

• Assist customers with Household Hazardous Waste. 


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Mechanical and electrical equipment used.

• Hazards and safety precautions of the waste transfer operation.

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the waste transfer operation.

• Operation of Semi trucks, and large equipment including wheel loaders, skid loaders, farm tractors etc..

• Operation of small power tools and welding equipment. 


Compensation Details

Ability To:

• Perform heavy manual labor.

• Deal with the public in a courteous manner.

• Operate a hydraulic boom, fire hose, pay loader, skid steer, tractor, mechanical and electrical equipment used in waste transfer operation, computer, shag trucks and trailers.

• Operate an over the road semi and maintain a Class A CDL

• Learn principles, practices and methods used in waste transfer operation.

• Recognize unacceptable wastes.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.  


Benefits

Salary range is $4,147 - $5,683 per month.


How to Apply

Apply at: www.norfolkne.gov/HumanResources or at Human Resources Office at 309 N 5th Street, Norfolk. The first review of applications begins August 1. Open until filled. EOE