Transfer Station Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position.

Employee Type:

Regular

Department:

Solid Waste

Salary:

$37,050.00 - $51,616.50 Annually / $3,087.50 - $4,301.38 Monthly / $19.00 - $26.47 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Overtime Eligibile:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

06/03/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary:

WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the 1553 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) submitting applications between 6.3.26 and 6.10.26.
This position will act as a traveling Site Attendant going between the Valley and North Transfer Station locations.
This position operates a Spokane Country transfer station tollhouse, providing customer service, determines type and weight of refuse being brought in and charges accordingly; this classification performs customer services and are responsible for the accurate and lawful recording of transactions occurring at County landfill transfer stations. Work involves applying procedures to determine the type and weight of refuse being brought to the transfer station and charging appropriately. Work is performed independently, under the general direction of a designated supervisor.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains confidentiality of all information in records and files.
• Assesses, collects and records cash, check and credit card transactions in accordance with established rate schedule; balances and reconciles daily collections.
• Operates a computerized automated scale system to obtain and electronically record the weight and/or volume of all materials delivered to transfer stations.
• Conducts visual inspection of incoming vehicles to determine acceptability of load or appropriate location of load; routes incoming and departing vehicles to and from appropriate disposal and recycling areas.
• Accounts for all daily transactions; maintains records of special accounts, special waste permits and/or temporary accounts; prepares appropriate deposit and no-charge transaction documents.
• Provides information to customers by telephone or in person about the rules, regulations and use of Spokane County Transfer Station facilities, including disposal and recycling fees, policies, procedures and options.
• Troubleshoots, or obtains support to help troubleshoot, scale automation, scales, cash register and other electronic/automated communication and operating systems; uses alternate operating procedures in the event of a system failure.
• Assists in training of new hires and extra help
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Cashiering or banking experience, including data entry tasks and working with the public.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Required to be bondable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of keyboarding, word processing, and general office practices including filing, indexing, cross-referencing methods.
• Knowledge of simple accounting.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, business English, punctuation and rules of grammar.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs, files, sort/merge requirements, and spreadsheet possibilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, officials and the general public.
• Skilled in modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Skilled in keyboarding, word processing, and general office practices including filing, indexing, cross-referencing methods.
• Skilled in simple accounting.
• Skilled in legal terminology and procedures, business English, punctuation and rules of grammar.
• Skilled in basic computer programs, files, sort/merge requirements, and spreadsheet possibilities.
• Ability to learn and operate various computer programs.
• Ability to design formats to present necessary information in an understandable form.
• Ability to keyboard accurately at a minimum of 45 words per minute.
• Ability to complete all requirements of the assigned position with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to learn to use the law enforcement terminals.
• Ability to learn and retain complex policies and procedures.
• Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy using ten-key machine by touch.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adjust to flexible deadlines.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
• Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Transfer Station assignments are located at a County landfill site. Duties are performed in a confined, enclosed workstation without freedom to move about throughout the day. Employees may be indirectly exposed to a variety of weather conditions, refuse odors, and vehicle fumes, noise and vibration. Work schedule will rotate between landfill locations, to include working on weekends

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. As every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may reasonably be considered incidental in the performing of their duties as though they were included in this job description.

Total Compensation:

$47,424 - $66,069 Annually

Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

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