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Ontario County (Department Of Human Resources)

TOWN OF CANANDAIGUA - TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR, PART-TIME

Pay: $41,600/yr

Posted: 06/11/2026

Location: Canandaigua, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$40,302 / year median in New York

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Job Description

Town of Canandaigua - Vacancy (Posted until filled)

Shifts:

Sat/Sun 8:00am-12:00pm & Wednesday 4:00pm-8:00pm

Salary:

$20.00/hr.

TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The duties of the position involve responsibility for the efficient operation of the transfer station, including the operation of the compactor; directs the entrance and exit, loading and unloading of vehicles compacting trash, refuse and garbage into transfer trailers for further transportation to a landfill site. Maintains cleanliness of the area. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

(Illustrative only) Operates a console in a solid waste compacting facility; Observes the operation of compactor; Assists town residents where needed in use of facility; Checks condition of all sections daily before start of operation; Cleans all areas of the transfer station daily; Performs general maintenance of equipment and facilities in making adjustments, lubricating, making minor repairs; Records truck weights loaded and unloaded; automatically computing weight of trash dropped for purposes of billing users of transfer station; May assist with general building maintenance project; May assist with general highway labor duties; May assist with grounds maintenance activities; Completes and files damage or accident reports as directed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of methods used in preventive maintenance of heavy machinery; good knowledge of the operation of transfer station compactor; good knowledge of standard safety precautions used in working with large machinery and equipment; ability to use the standard hand tools and the hand-held electronic tools; ability to perform routine manual work; ability to deal effectively with others; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

None is required.

APPROVED

AUGUST 14, 1981

REVISED:

MAY 5, 2021 CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION

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