Transfer Station Equipment Operator & Scale House Attendant

Lautenbach Recycling; Friday Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

L&I coverage

Job summary

Lautenbach Recycling's San Juan Transfer Station in Friday Harbor, WA is seeking a Transfer Station Equipment Operator & Scale House Attendant for a full-time role that supports heavy equipment operation, scale-house duties, and customer service to keep daily operations running smoothly.

You will operate equipment, load garbage and recyclables, weigh vehicles, process transactions, assist customers, and perform safety checks in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable using computers for scale house operations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift heavy parts and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable, flexible, and safety-focused with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to process and load residential garbage, recycling, and construction & demolition debris.
• Loading materials for off-island recycling transport.
• Operate the scale house, including weighing vehicles, processing transactions, and accurate data entry.
• Assist customers and patrons with a friendly, helpful, and professional attitude.
• Handling basic customer transactions and answering questions.
• Perform daily safety inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Drive large trucks and equipment safely around the facility.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Computer use

Communication

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scale house software

Job description

Lautenbach Recycling's San Juan Transfer Station in Friday Harbor, WA is seeking a Transfer Station Equipment Operator & Scale House Attendant for a full-time role that supports heavy equipment operation, scale-house duties, and customer service to keep daily operations running smoothly.

You will operate equipment, load garbage and recyclables, weigh vehicles, process transactions, assist customers, and perform safety checks in a collaborative team environment.