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Transfer Station Laborer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

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Transfer Station Laborer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

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... transfer station, recycling center or landfill. Responsibilities may include such things as yard ... greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational ...

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Staten Island, NY · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

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Grants Pass, OR · On-site

$16.50 - $20.25/hr

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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 Loader Operator

GFL Environmental

Sparta, WI • On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist in ensuring the safe, timely, and professional operation of the transfer station.

  • Oversee the schedule of trucks for unloading and direct incoming vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.

  • Perform duties such as opening and closing the facility, overseeing housekeeping, maintaining safety and equipment checks, and managing the transfer station in the absence of management.


GFL Environmental rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 176 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 92 rated recycling and waste


Job description

Assist in ensuring safe, timely and professional operation of the transfer station on a day-to-day basis. Assist in the direction of incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.
Benefits:
• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually
Key Responsibilities:
• Open and close facility according to scheduled hours of operation
• Oversee the schedule of where and which trucks are to dump and the switching out of trailers.
• May operate site equipment to ensure safe, timely and professional operation of the transfer station
• Keep public areas of the transfer station clean at all times. Follow schedule per Operation Manager for daily, weekly and monthly facility cleaning schedules.
• Ensure that customers (external and internal) use the transfer station according to all safety rules and regulations.
• Oversee the housekeeping and maintenance of the facility.
• Meet loading schedules to assure driver loads are ready to meet production.
• Clear all trash from the floor daily.
• Safely direct incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Site all mechanical problems that arise during pre-trip inspection or during routine functions to the attention of the shop foreman immediately.
• Accurately complete daily reports, pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports and other documentation requested by management.
• Keep all assigned units clean to include washing units at least once per week. The interior of the cab, windows and mirrors should be cleaned daily.
• Manage Transfer Station in absence of management.
• Attend all safety and branch meetings.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• SWANA Transfer Worker Certification desired within six months of hire
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Possess ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, brief correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Possess communication skills that will allow effective presentation of information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Physical/Mental Demands:
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions
Working Conditions:
• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work in outdoor environment 95% of the time.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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