Transfer Station Laborer – Outdoors, Customer-Focused

City-of-Seattle; Washington; On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Orca Pass

Generous benefits package

City pension plan

Job summary

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Laborer to perform routine manual labor at its transfer stations in Seattle. The role involves greeting customers, assisting with traffic flow, and maintaining cleanliness on the tipping floor and surrounding areas.

The position requires physical stamina and strict safety awareness in a dynamic, outdoor environment. Open to applicants who can work nights or weekends as needed; SPU offers generous benefits including a city pension, the Orca Pass, and

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general laboring/manual work, good physical condition, and the ability to work with hand and power tools is required.
• Full Washington Driver's Abstract may be required later in the process.
• Pre-employment medical assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual labor in garbage, yard waste, and recycling.
• Provide general cleanliness activities on concrete and grass areas.
• Play a safety role for equipment operators, staff, and customers by assessing items disposed and controlling traffic flow.
• Greet customers, answer questions and direct traffic within the tipping floor.

Skills

General labor

Physical fitness

Hand tools

Customer service

Safety awareness

Traffic control

Teamwork

Tools

Skid Steer/Bobcat

Forklift

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Laborer to perform routine manual labor at its transfer stations in Seattle. The role involves greeting customers, assisting with traffic flow, and maintaining cleanliness on the tipping floor and surrounding areas.

The position requires physical stamina and strict safety awareness in a dynamic, outdoor environment. Open to applicants who can work nights or weekends as needed; SPU offers generous benefits including a city pension, the Orca Pass, and