Transfer Station Technician I — Outdoor Safety & Service

Oregonmetro; Oregon; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro is seeking a Transfer Station Technician I at the Metro South Transfer Station in the Portland region. This hands-on role ensures safe, efficient operations, guiding customers, screening loads and recovering materials in a busy outdoor facility.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliability in all weather, with opportunities to learn equipment operation and site procedures while serving the public.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Ability to perform the physical and environmental requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and site traffic to maintain safe and efficient movement.
• Screen incoming vehicles and loads for hazards and materials needing special handling.
• Direct and assist customers with disposal and recycling locations, procedures, fees and options.
• Unload, sort and recover materials on the tipping floor and recovery areas.
• Separate recyclable and reusable materials and support material recovery activities.
• Clean and maintain the transfer station, including sweeping and litter removal.
• Conduct daily safety checks and report hazards or needed repairs.
• Respond to emergencies following site protocols and assist with traffic control.
• Learn to safely operate hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, customers and emergency responders.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Hazard recognition

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 in the Portland region. This hands-on role ensures safe, efficient operations, guiding customers, screening loads and recovering materials in a busy outdoor facility.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliability in all weather, with opportunities to learn equipment operation and site procedures while serving the public.