On-Call Transfer Station Laborer

***NOTE*** To be considered for this position, please apply at the Skagit County Job Opportunity site:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/skagitwa/default.cfm

SUMMARY

Assists Transfer Station Technicians by directing traffic and unloading customer vehicles, provides direct assistance to customers at Transfer Station. Removes recyclable materials from solid waste delivered to Transfer Station. Maintains Transfer Station grounds and provides litter control activities. Acts as backup Transfer Station equipment operator.
Salary upon hire is Step 1 ($22.54/hour). The On-Call Transfer Station Laborer is Range 9 of the General Salary Schedule (Non-Union).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

irects Transfer Station traffic to appropriate areas for off-loading of solid waste materials.

Directs and assists public in off-loading of solid waste materials, assists public in placing recyclable materials in proper recycling containers.

Visually screens solid waste materials for acceptability and directs the removal of unacceptable wastes.

Conducts on-going grounds maintenance.

Fuels and assists with lubing equipment.

Conduct routine litter patrol of Transfer Station grounds.

Operates Transfer Station equipment as needed (may include forklift, street sweeper, front-end loader, and trucks).

Share with other Facility employees the responsibility of maintaining the Transfer Station in a clean and orderly manner.

Hand out educational material related to solid waste and recycling to the public and answer questions within scope of authority.

Assist with providing breaks for Transfer Station Technicians and Scale House Attendants, including cash handling.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate.
• All Transfer Station Workers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Job offer will be conditioned satisfactory results of pre-employment drug testing as allowed or required by law. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.

Requires knowledge of:

• Work hazards and safety procedures.

Requires the ability to:

• Push seventy-five (75) pounds and lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Work safely in an industrial and high traffic environment.
• Provide excellent customer service to the general public.
• Follow work instructions and complete work independently.
• Safely operate small tools and minor equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc)

Licenses and/or Certifications:

A valid Washington State Driver's License.

Industrial First Aid Certification (preferred), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Current forklift certification (preferred), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death.

Majority of work is outside at the solid waste Transfer Station, with routine exposure to municipal and household solid waste, adverse weather conditions, dust, dirt, and odiferous conditions. Work requires standing walking, climbing, and ability to lift heavy objects. Must have sufficient hand-eye coordination to safely operate equipment.

Hazards:

Majority of work is outside at the solid waste Transfer Station, with routine exposure to municipal and household solid waste, adverse weather conditions, dust, dirt, and odiferous conditions.

Supplemental Information:

SELECTION PROCESS:
Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination with regard to race, color religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status and/or physical or mental disability in its employment practices.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test, or interview process, please call: (360) 336-9433.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.54 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23