Transfer Station Attendant — Customer Service & Ops

Dalton Township; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Dalton Township is seeking a part-time Transfer Station Operations Assistant in Muskegon to manage pricing, accept payments, and coordinate bin removal as needed. The role involves keeping the site clean and safe, and guiding residents to use the correct transfer bins and materials in the hopper.

Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays (April 1–Oct 31) 8am–4pm, and Saturdays only (Nov 1–Mar 31) 8am–4pm, with 9–18 hours per week seasonally. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a correct money drawer and transaction records.
• Good communication skills and patience when explaining pricing and bin usage.

Responsibilities

• Manage prices and accept payments at the transfer station.
• Call bin removal vendor when bins are full to arrange emptying/replacement.
• Keep the parking lot and grounds free of debris and hazards.
• Ensure residents use correct transfer bins and materials in the hopper.

Skills

Money handling

Customer communication

Conflict de-escalation

Job description

Dalton Township is seeking a part-time Transfer Station Operations Assistant in Muskegon to manage pricing, accept payments, and coordinate bin removal as needed. The role involves keeping the site clean and safe, and guiding residents to use the correct transfer bins and materials in the hopper.

Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays (April 1–Oct 31) 8am–4pm, and Saturdays only (Nov 1–Mar 31) 8am–4pm, with 9–18 hours per week seasonally. Compensation is $20 per hour.