Transfer Station Tech II: Heavy Equipment Operator

Oregon Metro; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services (WPES) department seeks a Transfer Station Technician II to join the Metro South Transfer Station team. Responsibilities include operating transfer station equipment, supporting tipping floor activities, and assisting with training while maintaining safety and efficiency in daily operations.

You will unload vehicles, perform material recovery tasks, and ensure equipment is well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in transfer station operations or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification within one year of hire.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR, Asbestos Awareness, and Bloodborne Pathogens training within one year.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transfer station compactors and motorized equipment weighing less than 15,000 pounds, including forklifts and skid-steers.
• Perform the full range of duties of a Transfer Station Technician I, including supporting safe, clean and efficient transfer station operations.
• Assist with unloading vehicles, material recovery and other activities on the transfer station tipping floor.
• Maintain and care for motorized equipment, tools and other equipment used in daily operations.
• Monitor site conditions, identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to protect employees, customers and the public.
• Provide clear, professional customer service and information to commercial customers and members of the public.
• Follow safety procedures, standard operating procedures, emergency protocols and requirements for handling municipal solid waste and occasional hazardous materials.
• Assist supervisory staff with training Technician I employees in the safe operation of transfer station equipment after meeting applicable training and certification requirements.
• Develop additional heavy equipment operation skills through training and, when qualified, perform Heavy Equipment Operator duties in a training capacity.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and customers to maintain safe and effective daily operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Training others

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services (WPES) department seeks a Transfer Station Technician II to join the Metro South Transfer Station team. Responsibilities include operating transfer station equipment, supporting tipping floor activities, and assisting with training while maintaining safety and efficiency in daily operations.

You will unload vehicles, perform material recovery tasks, and ensure equipment is well-maintained.