Transfer Station Yard Jockey

Unified Disposal Partners; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Disposal Partners is looking for a transfer station operator for their Mt Pleasant location. This position involves the efficient operation of a waste transfer station, directing customers, and operating heavy machinery.

The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work outdoors. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations while providing top-notch service to customers. Join us in promoting effective waste disposal and recycling efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain heavy machinery.
• Capability to perform manual labor and work in outdoor conditions.
• Accurate data recording and waste sorting.
• Effectively interacting with customers and providing clear instructions.
• Understanding and following safety procedures.
• Operating data entry systems for recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Guiding customers to designated areas for waste disposal.
• Operating heavy machinery like front-end loaders and compactors.
• Identifying and managing hazardous waste.
• Cleaning and maintaining the transfer station.
• Tracking waste volumes and maintaining operational logs.
• Adhering to environmental regulations.
• Enforcing safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: UDP Mt Pleasant Transfer Station - Mount Pleasant, TN 38474

A transfer station operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a waste transfer station, including directing customers to appropriate disposal areas, operating heavy machinery like front‑end loaders and compactors, monitoring waste streams for hazardous materials, maintaining cleanliness of the facility, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, all while assisting customers with proper waste disposal procedures and promoting recycling efforts.

Key responsibilities

• Customer service: Guiding customers to designated areas for waste disposal, checking loads for prohibited items, and answering questions regarding recycling guidelines.
• Equipment operation: Operating heavy machinery like front‑end loaders, compactors, tipping floors, and truck scales to efficiently manage waste transfer.
• Waste sorting and monitoring: Identifying and managing hazardous waste, ensuring proper segregation of recyclable materials, and directing customers to appropriate disposal areas.
• Facility maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining the transfer station grounds, equipment, and buildings, including minor repairs.
• Data recording: Tracking waste volumes, recording load information, and maintaining operational logs.
• Compliance with regulations: Adhering to environmental regulations regarding waste disposal and reporting any potential issues.
• Safety procedures: Enforcing safety protocols on the transfer station site, including proper personal protective equipment usage.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude: Ability to operate and maintain heavy machinery.
• Physical fitness: Capability to perform manual labor and work in outdoor conditions.
• Attention to detail: Accurate data recording and waste sorting.
• Customer service skills: Effectively interacting with customers and providing clear instructions.
• Safety awareness: Understanding and following safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills: Operating data entry systems for recordkeeping.