Seasonal Transfer Station Attendant

The Bar Harbor Solid Waste Division is currently seeking a seasonal, full-time attendant to work at the Solid Waste Facility (Transfer Station and Recycling Center) The Seasonal Transfer Station Attendant provides support for the daily operations at the facility, which includes handling, transferring, compacting, managing recycling, universal waste, and municipal solid waste. The primary responsibility of the Seasonal Transfer Station Attendant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, support maintenance, and support the overall efficient operation of the facility.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are customarily required: Operating special mechanical equipment, such as skid steers and forklifts, to transport waste materials. Ensuring proper sorting and placement of recyclables. Scheduling solid waste and recycling container pick-up. Interacting with the public and providing customer service. Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from the public. Maintaining records and paperwork. Yard clean-up. Maintaining and repairing equipment as needed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in the operation of solid waste equipment preferred. Ability to operate skid steers, forklifts, and other special mechanical equipment preferred or willing to be trained. Ability to work in outdoor conditions, which may include exposure to extreme weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public. Valid driver's license. Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, and background check.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Forklifts, skid steers as needed. Phone. Computer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is often loud. Background check and pre-employment physical will be required.

Pay:

From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (Required)

Work Location:

In person