Transfer Station Attendant - PT

Bedford NH; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Bedford is seeking a Part-Time Transfer Station Attendant to work roughly 16–20 hours weekly with mandatory Saturdays. Duties include operating and inspecting the transfer station, collecting fees, guiding vehicles, and maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift and perform while exposed to weather, and obtaining the NH Solid Waste Certification and Weighmaster’s License within six months. Pay ranges $20.65–$27.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in all weather and on uneven surfaces.
• NH Solid Waste Certification and Weighmaster’s License within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation of transfer station.
• Open and close transfer station during scheduled hours; 16–20 hours weekly with Saturdays.
• Answer customer inquiries in person and by phone regarding use and fees.
• Determine load size and collect money per fee schedule.
• Identify hazardous waste or excluded materials during inspections.
• Direct vehicles to disposal areas by load type.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Arrange bins for recyclables and prepare recyclables for shipment.
• Keep site secure and free of hazards; prevent salvaging.
• Maintain clean, orderly areas; perform snow removal and basic landscaping.

Education

High School Diploma or GED and 18+ years old

NH Solid Waste Certification (within 6 months)

Weighmaster’s License (within 6 months)

Ability to establish relations with the public

Job description

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POSITION: TRANSFER STATION ATTENDANT – PART-TIME, hourly/non-exempt, non-union

Public Works Department

WAGE: $20.65 - $27.74 per hour, 16 hrs -20 hrs per week

SUMMARY:

The Town of Bedford Public Works Department is seeking a Part-Time Transfer Station Attendant to work approximately 16-20 hours per week, with mandatory Saturdays. The Part-Time Transfer Station Attendant performs a variety of manual as well as machine operated tasks in connection with operation of Transfer Station. The Part-Time Transfer Station Attendant shall be knowledgeable in the general operation of a transfer station including disposal of municipal solid waste, recyclables and composting. The Part-Time Transfer Station Attendant works under the immediate supervision of the Transfer Station Foreman.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Assists with operation of transfer station.
• Opens and closes transfer station during specified work hours / 16 – 20 hours per week or as needed with mandatory Saturdays.
• Answers customer inquiries in person and by telephone with pertinent information regarding transfer station use and fees.
• Visually determines load size and type and collects money based on fee schedule.
• Observes waste to identify hazardous waste or other material excluded from deposit.
• Directs vehicles to appropriate disposal areas based on type of load.
• Monitors customer activities to assure compliance with established rules and regulations.
• Arranges bins for recyclables and prepares recyclables for shipment.
• Maintains site security by ensuring that the public remains in designated areas and monitors facility to prevent salvaging and is free of hazards.
• Maintains site area in clean and orderly manner by performing such duties as picking up debris from around the facility, snow removal activities to include shoveling and basic landscaping tasks, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years old
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including but not limited to standing, walking, and lifting in all weather conditions and on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to obtain NH Solid Waste Certification and Weighmaster’s License within 6 months of hire date.

(This job specification should not be construed to imply that these duties are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as needed.)