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City of Paris

Transfer Station Operator

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15.89–$17.27/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Paris, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$55,396 / year median in Kentucky

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Transfer Station Operator City of Paris - 3.7 Paris, KY Job Details Full-time $15.89 - $17.27 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Safety protocol adherence Outdoor work experience Employee relationship building Ladder use Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Safety equipment Waste sorting Hand tools Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Cuts weeds, trims trees and bushes. Plants, waters, rakes and mows grass. Fills and cuts up trees. Loads and unloads rock, blacktop, construction materials from trucks. Bailing and sorting recyclable material, Cleans and maintains trucks, equipment and tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work assigned. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under adverse weather conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

High school or GED equivalent Mechanical expertise or ability to learn

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for an extended period of time, walk and stand; talk or hear. Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. Operate heavy equipment that produce vibrations, perform repetitive movements of hands or wrist; crouch crawl. Have the ability to move safely over uneven terrain. Must be able to wear personal protective gear correctly during the entire shift.

Physical criteria include:

The ability to lift 25/50/100 pounds regularly The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations The ability to safely climb ladders The ability to work in extreme weather

Pay:

$15.89 - $17.27 per hour

Benefits:

Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person