Transfer Station Attendant

The Dalles Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety minded Transfer Station Attendant to join our team in The Dalles, Oregon.

Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday

Shift is 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, overtime opportunities often

Starting wage is $34.98/hour with an increase to $36.20/hour at 6-months pending a positive performance review.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station.
• Safely and efficiently operate forklift, backhoe, and/or front-end loader.
• May run errands using company vehicle as needed.
• Measure trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.
• Track measurement information in computer system.
• Ensure that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
• Work on your feet outside throughout your shift.
• Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.
• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to operate a company motor vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Must be dependable with an ability to lead.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• To be eligible for employment, candidate must pass a criminal background check, & drug panel screening as well as have an acceptable motor vehicle report.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401K
• Uniforms/Safety Gear
• Boot allowance of $300/year
• Overtime
• Year Round stable work

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at .

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.