Transfer Station Loader/Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Health Savings Account with employer 4

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Supplemental health plans via Unum

Employer paid basic life insurance

Short-term disability option (employee

Long-term disability (employer-paid)

Employee Assistance Program for mental

7 paid holidays annually

Paid time off 15 days

Parental Leave

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Transfer Station Attendant to open/close the facility, manage truck scheduling, and ensure safe, efficient operations at the transfer station.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, adhering to safety rules, meeting production loading schedules, and coordinating with the shop foreman for mechanical issues. Requires high school diploma or GED with related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, brief correspondence and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with customers, clients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Open and close facility according to scheduled hours of operation.
• Oversee the schedule of where and which trucks are to dump and the switching out of trailers.
• Operate site equipment to ensure safe, timely and professional operation of the transfer station.
• Keep public areas of the transfer station clean per daily/weekly/monthly schedules.
• Ensure customers use the transfer station according to safety rules.
• Oversee housekeeping and maintenance of the facility.
• Meet loading schedules to assure driver loads are ready to meet production.
• Clear all trash from the floor daily.
• Direct incoming trucks and vehicles to unloading areas.
• Follow safety and equipment checks in performance of duties.
• Report mechanical problems to shop foreman.
• Keep units clean, wash interiors weekly and inspect daily.
• Manage Transfer Station in absence of management.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Comply with laws, policies and directives.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

SWANA Transfer Worker Certification within 6 months

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

Pay: $28-32/hour

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close facility according to scheduled hours of operation
• Oversee the schedule of where and which trucks are to dump and the switching out of trailers.
• May operate site equipment to ensure safe, timely and professional operation of the transfer station
• Keep public areas of the transfer station clean at all times. Follow schedule per Operation Manager for daily, weekly and monthly facility cleaning schedules.
• Ensure that customers (external and internal) use the transfer station according to all safety rules and regulations.
• Oversee the housekeeping and maintenance of the facility.
• Meet loading schedules to assure driver loads are ready to meet production.
• Clear all trash from the floor daily.
• Safely direct incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Site all mechanical problems that arise during pre-trip inspection or during routine functions to the attention of the shop foreman immediately.
• Accurately complete daily reports, pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports and other documentation requested by management.
• Keep all assigned units clean to include washing units at least once per week. The interior of the cab, windows and mirrors should be cleaned daily.
• Manage Transfer Station in absence of management.
• Attend all safety and branch meetings.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• SWANA Transfer Worker Certification desired within six months of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, brief correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Possess communication skills that will allow effective presentation of information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Physical / Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work in outdoor environment 95% of the time.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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