Depot Attendant

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Old Town, Maine is seeking a Depot Attendant to oversee Recycling/Transfer station operations and perform general labor, including yard work and fueling vehicles. The position offers a $21.00–$25.00 hourly range depending on experience.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. 1 year of heavy equipment experience is preferred, with strong teamwork and safety emphasis throughout daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 1 year of heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain station machinery, including compactors.
• Sweep, clean, and maintain the facility; perform yard work and snow/ice removal.
• Maintain basic records of vehicle and container usage and equipment performance.
• Ensure a safe working environment for employees and customers.
• Assist customers with unloading trash.
• Inspect loads for unacceptable materials for safety.
• Move recyclable material to the MRF and manage it properly.
• Load trash into semi-trailers using heavy equipment.
• Participate in training and other company initiatives.

Skills

Listening

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Position Summary

The Depot Attendant assists and oversees the usage of the Recycling/Transfer station facility, performs general labor duties at a transfer station and completes tasks such as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, general office maintenance and other related duties. Hiring range is $21.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains solid waste station machinery such as compactors.
• Ensures that the facility is maintained at all times by sweeping floors, cleaning and picking up in and around solid waste stations and/or facilities, mowing grass, moving snow, and scraping ice.
• Maintains simple records on the number of vehicles using the stations facilities, the number of containers loaded each day, and on the use and performance of station equipment.
• Maintains a safe working environment at all times for both employees and customers.
• Assists customers with unloading their trash.
• Inspects loads for unacceptable materials to ensure safety for customers and other employees.
• Pulls recyclable material to be brought to the MRF and properly taken care of.
• Loads trash into semi-trailers utilizing heavy equipment.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid drivers license and be legally eligible to work in the US. It is required to have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment and 1-year of heavy equipment operation experience is preferred.

Excellent listening, communication and problem solving skills, a dedication to safety, proven work commitment and being a self-directed person are expected.

Attributes

Positive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional training and development, and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounted Stock Program
• 401K
• Employee Awards
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Wellness Incentive
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Pathways
• and More.