Transfer Station Operator I (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Spokane County Washington; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County Washington operates a Transfer Station role focused on processing loads, assisting customers, and ensuring safe, compliant disposal and recycling. The position involves hands-on labor and interaction with the public in a busy facility.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related work experience. OSHA HazMat or 24Hr HAZWOPER training is required within six months of hire. The role is full-time and on-site with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of work experience in wastewater, construction, equipment operations or related manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Visually screen incoming loads and guide customers to drop-off locations.
• Receive, collect and sort materials for disposal at appropriate sites.
• Perform daily safety checks and basic equipment maintenance.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Customer service

Physical stamina

Hazardous waste

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position.Employee Type:RegularDepartment:Solid WasteSalary:$47,756.80 - $66,497.60 Annually / $3,979.73 - $5,541.47 Monthly / $22.96 - $31.97 HourlyScheduled Weekly Hours:40Overtime Eligibile:YesJob Posting Date Range:10/20/2026 - Until FilledJob Summary:PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR COUNTY POLICY.The position allocated to this class performs lower-level work involved in transfer station operations, including customer flow, recycling operations, general housekeeping, as well as performing a variety of other job duties. Work is performed under the direction of Transfer Station Site Supervisor and the Transfer Stations Operations Manager.Job Description:The following documents are required to be submitted with your application. Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered:• ResumeESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSVisually screens incoming loads of material for acceptability and directs or assists customers in a courteous and professional manner to move materials to proper drop off location.Receive, collect, and sort materials for disposal at appropriate sites.Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, policies, and options. Through training, learn and acquire skills to operate equipment efficiently and competently as needed for Transfer Station operations.Performs daily safety checks, maintenance, fueling, and inspection of the equipment. Maintains time and equipment records.Advises supervisor or a designee and/or the appropriate department as to potential hazards or needed repairs to the facility or equipment.Performs a wide range of transfer station tasks including attending household hazardous waste, and recycling area drop off locations.Performs cleaning, sweeping, and litter pick up to keep facility and site in a presentable and clean condition.Performs other related duties as required/assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year of work experience in wastewater, construction, equipment Operations or other manual labor profession.*Note: one year as a TSO1 and recommendation from Operations Manager to promote to a TSO2LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSPossession of a valid driver's license at time of employment and for the duration of employment.OSHA HazMat Certification and/or 24Hr HAZWOPER Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESSkilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.Ability to pass required safety and equipment operation training.Ability to deal with citizens in an informed and courteous manner.Ability to maintain effective working relations with co-workers and supervisors.Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others applying established policies, procedures and standards as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others.Ability to verbally communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, management, other agencies and the general public.Ability to demonstrate physical ability to complete any and all job-related tasks.Ability to use and/or operate tools, equipment and applicable machinery proficiently and safely.BEHAVIORAL STANDARDSAll County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in both an office environment and on-site at the Transfer Station. Work requires standing, walking, crawling, climbing, using equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds.Work is also performed outdoors; and requires occasional travel within the County, exposing the associate to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads.Hazards: Exposure to municipal and hazardous solid wastes, adverse weather conditions, traffic, dust, dirt, and odiferous conditions required.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. As every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may reasonably be considered incidental in the performing of their duties as though they were included in this job description.Total Compensation:$61,129 - $85,117 AnnuallyTotal compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.