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City of Lewiston

Transfer Station Technician

Lewiston, ID · On-site

$43K - $63K/yr

Under the direction of the Transfer Station Supervisor, assist in the operation of the Solid Waste ... Physical activities required include bending at the waist, operating heavy equipment to conduct ...

Waste Connections Inc

$21 - $23/hr

Rogue Disposal Transfer Station Spotter/Utility Position . Rogue Disposal and Recycling Transfer ... Experience operating equipment is a plus * Ability to work in all weather conditions throughout ...

Republic Services

Transfer Station Laborer

Kutztown, PA

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

... o Install temporary wind fences, as required;o Direct traffic at the site as necessary; ando ... greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational ...

Republic Services

Transfer Station Laborer

Kutztown, PA

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

... o Install temporary wind fences, as required;o Direct traffic at the site as necessary; ando ... greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational ...

Waste Connections of Canada

$21 - $23/hr

Rogue Disposal Transfer Station Spotter/Utility Position . Rogue Disposal and Recycling Transfer ... Experience operating equipment is a plus * Ability to work in all weather conditions throughout ...

Republic Services

Transfer Station Laborer

Ferndale, WA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... Install temporary wind fences, as required; o Direct traffic at the site as necessary; and o ... greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational ...

Republic Services

Transfer Station Laborer

Renton, WA · On-site

$21.57/hr

... Install temporary wind fences, as required; o Direct traffic at the site as necessary; and o ... greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational ...

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Infographic showing various Temporary Transfer Station Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 35% Full Time, 63% 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.

LABORER - TRANSFER STATION

City of St. Robert

Saint Robert, MO • On-site

$15.33 - $16.60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position performs unskilled and semi-skilled work at the City of St. Robert Transfer Station and performs related duties as required. Duties are performed in accordance with established ordinances, policies and procedures of the City of St. Robert.
JOB CONTEXT:
The Laborer is a full-time, permanent position in the Transfer Station Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Transfer Station Manager. The person in this position is supervised daily. The person in this position works regular hours, year-round, rarely working overtime except for when waiting on trucks or performing maintenance not able to be completed during normal working hours. There is no night or shift work associated with this position. The person in this position almost never receives phone calls regarding work at home and is never on call. Ninety percent 90% of the work for this position is outdoors, and 10% of the work is indoors. The Laborer is accountable for the monetary, fiscal, safety, and legal issues for which this position is responsible.
In this position, there is occasional exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials in the form of exhaust, aerosol cans, trash, hospital needles, motor oil, paint, and car batteries. The stress level associated with this position is average, varying from dealing with sub-contractors. Physical work consists of, but is not limited to, sitting for a few hours at a time, climbing, bending, carrying, walking around obstacles, lifting, shoveling, and ice removal.
Work Location: In Person
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Knows, understands and implements the solid waste disposal facility operating rules and procedures.
  • Keeps facility areas clean by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, and maneuvering barrels and bins into proper locations.
  • Assists facility patrons with their trash/recyclables as needed, or as directed by Facility Manager.
  • Conducts visual inspection of loads as needed to prevent disposal of prohibited materials.
  • Loads trailers and containers in accordance with department policies.
  • Directs customers and drivers to proper loading/unloading areas; assists customers and drivers with unloading and loading recycling materials.
  • Assists facility patrons in the appropriate placement of refuse and recyclables.
  • Maintains recycling areas, and ensures the proper disposal and classification of all recycled materials.
  • Uses and performs routine/preventative maintenance on baler, hand tools, and power equipment.
  • Maintains exterior of facility grounds including, but not limited to; grass mowing, weed eating and edging, snow and ice removal, and collection of trash.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge
  • Weights and measures
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Basic computer skills
  • Proper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writing
  • OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety
  • Federal and state statues concerning the work of the department
  • Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
  • General functions and operations of municipal government

Skills and Abilities
  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Perform maintenance procedures
  • Use weights and measures conversion tables
  • Perform basic mathematical functions
  • Work as a team member with other employees
  • Communicate effectively with other city employees, both oral and written
  • Work autonomously when necessary
  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
  • Deal with others in a professional manner
  • Maintain professional composure in heated situations
Safety
  • Is familiar with, and executes, safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
  • Packages, sorts, and stores recyclables in a safe and healthful manner.
  • Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and facility areas.
  • Store items in a safe, orderly and accessible manner.
  • Recommend disposal of unsafe, defective, or obsolete materials, equipment or supplies.
  • Operate equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines.
  • Performs other related duties as required
Other Information:
Certain duties of this position are classified as "safety-sensitive." Therefore, the person in this position will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis in accordance with the City's Alcohol & Controlled Substance Use, Abuse and Testing Policy.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by Department Head as required. This job description is an "at-will" position and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
The person in this position must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The person in this position must have a high school diploma or equivalent. At least some experience in this position is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off

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