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Kent County

Transfer Station Operator

Grand Rapids, MI

$26.61/hr

Job Responsibilities Kent County Department of Public Works is seeking a Transfer Station Operator. This individual will work primarily at the South Kent Landfill and may be required to fill in at ...

Spokanecounty

$3.9K - $5.5K/mo

Work is performed under the direction of Transfer Station Site Supervisor and the Transfer Stations Operations Manager. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Visually screens incoming loads of material for ...

Hitachi, Ltd.

Station Operator

Honolulu, HI · On-site

Other Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Hitachi Honolulu JV (HHJV) is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Station Operator to work on our Honolulu Rail Project. As the successful candidate ...

Hitachi

Station Operator

Honolulu, HI

Other Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Hitachi Honolulu JV (HHJV) is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Station Operator to work on our Honolulu Rail Project. As the successful candidate ...

Hitachi, Ltd.

Station Operator

Pearl City, HI · On-site

$24.50/hr

Communications & Corporate Affairs Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hitachi ... Under general supervision, the Station Operator will: * Provide direct, front line customer service ...

Hitachi

Station Operator

Pearl City, HI · On-site

$24.50/hr

Communications & Corporate Affairs Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hitachi ... Under general supervision, the Station Operator will: * Provide direct, front line customer service ...

City of St. Peters

$17.50 - $23/hr

Enjoy stable, full-time municipal employment with excellent benefits and growth opportunities ... Peters as a Transfer Station Loader Operator. All candidates for this position will be subject to a ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time transfer station operator in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Transfer Station Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 58% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,316 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Transfer Station Operator

UNIFIED DISPOSAL PARTNERS LLC

Bath Springs, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

A transfer station operator isresponsible for the safe and efficient operation of a waste transfer station, including directing customers to appropriate disposal areas, operating heavy machinery like front-end loaders and compactors, monitoring waste streams for hazardous materials, maintaining cleanliness of the facility, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, all while assisting customers with proper waste disposal procedures and promoting recycling efforts.

Key responsibilities may include:

  • Customer service:

    Guiding customers to designated areas for waste disposal, checking loads for prohibited items, and answering questions regarding recycling guidelines.

  • Equipment operation:

    Operating heavy machinery like front-end loaders, compactors, tipping floors, and truck scales to efficiently manage waste transfer.

  • Waste sorting and monitoring:

    Identifying and managing hazardous waste, ensuring proper segregation of recyclable materials, and directing customers to appropriate disposal areas.

  • Facility maintenance:

    Cleaning and maintaining the transfer station grounds, equipment, and buildings, including minor repairs.

  • Data recording:

    Tracking waste volumes, recording load information, and maintaining operational logs.

  • Compliance with regulations:

    Adhering to environmental regulations regarding waste disposal and reporting any potential issues.

  • Safety procedures:

    Enforcing safety protocols on the transfer station site, including proper personal protective equipment usage.

  • Mechanical aptitude:Ability to operate and maintain heavy machinery
  • Physical fitness:Capability to perform manual labor and work in outdoor conditions
  • Attention to detail:Accurate data recording and waste sorting
  • Customer service skills:Effectively interacting with customers and providing clear instructions
  • Safety awareness:Understanding and following safety procedures
  • Basic computer skills:Operating data entry systems for recordkeeping

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