Transfer Station Attendant

Position Summary

Under general supervision, direct the public in disposal of trash, collect fees, and operate the equipment necessary to carry out the operations at the solid waste transfer station.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assess and collect fees from the public for boxed, bagged, and open dumping.
2. Operate, clean, and maintain trash compactor.
3. Assist the public with open container dumping; operate front end loader to move and pack containers, keep yard area tidy, and move full and empty containers into position.
4. Prepare receipts. Keep accurate daily accounts of all fees collected and containers transported. Deposit fees as assigned.
5. Clean office area; ensure security of cash collected and of transfer station.
6. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

1. High school diploma or GED, plus two (2) years of responsible work experience, preferably related to the duties identified above.
2. Must have knowledge of safe and effective operating maintenance techniques for the trash compactor and the heavy equipment used in the transfer station yard.
3. Must have knowledge of basic record keeping.
4. Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
5. Must have the ability to issue receipts, make change, and account for cash received.
6. Must have the ability to maintain pleasant working relationships with superior, co-workers and the public.
7. Must have the ability to communicate in both oral and written English.

Screening and Compliance

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
3. Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date.

1. Worker performs duties both indoors and outdoors. The percentage of duties performed in each environment depends on the amount of trash brought to the transfer station on a particular workday.
2. Worker performs indoor duties in a temperature-controlled environment. Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
3. Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors while performing duties.
4. Worker performs most duties on an even surface, which may be carpeted, tiled, or concrete. Worker is required to use a ladder on an occasional basis. Indoor surfaces are typically dry. Outdoor duties may be performed on an even or uneven surface, which may be wet or dry. Outdoor duties may be performed on surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, grass, natural ground, crushed rock, mud, ice, or snow.
5. Duties are frequently performed alone, without direction from supervisor. Certain duties are performed as part of a team or group of workers.
6. Worker is exposed to various fumes, odors, dusts, and/or mists in the performance of duties.
7. Work hazards, or potential work hazards, include operating heavy equipment, exposure to sever weather conditions, frequent lifting, exposure to hazardous waste material, and working alone in a secluded area.

1. Worker handles a variety of forms, clipboard, writing utensils, money and currency, and a calculator in the performance of administrative duties.
2. Worker wears steel-toed shoes, safety belt, gloves, goggles, and a hardhat for protection and safety in performing certain duties.
3. Worker handles various types of waste, recyclable materials, broom, dustpan, lawnmower, various handtools, and grease for the compactor.
4. Worker operates the compactor, a front-end loader with various attachments, lawnmower, grinder, shredder, bobcat and power washer in performance of certain duties.

Bernalillo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.