Transfer Station Technician I: Hands-On Waste & Recycling

Oregonmetro; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 3,265,000 - 4,425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

AFSCME representation

Job summary

Metro is seeking a Transfer Station Technician I at the Metro South Transfer Station to help keep operations safe, efficient, and welcoming. This hands-on role involves directing traffic, screening loads, assisting customers, and recovering materials in a busy outdoor environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and learning to operate tools and equipment used in transfer station operations, with opportunities to contribute to a cleaner community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Six months of related experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and site traffic to maintain safe and efficient movement.
• Screen incoming vehicles and loads for hazards and special handling.
• Direct customers with disposal and recycling locations, procedures and fees.
• Unload, sort and recover materials on the tipping floor and recovery areas.
• Separate recyclable and reusable materials and support material recovery.
• Keep the transfer station clean and safe through routine maintenance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Clear communication

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Learn new equipment

Independent with team

Attendance reliability

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Metro is seeking a Transfer Station Technician I at the Metro South Transfer Station to help keep operations safe, efficient, and welcoming. This hands-on role involves directing traffic, screening loads, assisting customers, and recovering materials in a busy outdoor environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and learning to operate tools and equipment used in transfer station operations, with opportunities to contribute to a cleaner community.