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Worcester County, MD
Transfer Station Attendant
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What they do
A Waste Truck Driver drives waste trucks, helping collect, transport and dispose of household and industrial waste.
$29,446 / year median in Maryland
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Transfer Station Attendant
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Recycling Manager and Solid Waste Superintendent, ensures that customers have a valid homeowner's sticker when using the station, maintains grounds at the transfer station, and performs general labor tasks at the Central Landfill, including but not limited to sorting recyclables and grounds maintenance.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Pre-employment background check
- Safety-sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points (MD)
- Weekend work is required
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that customers have a valid homeowner's sticker or bag tags for disposal
- Assist the public in the disposal of refuse and/or collection and sorting of recyclable material at County-operated transfer sites
- Perform other unskilled labor tasks including but not limited to mowing grass, collecting litter and other grounds maintenance tasks
- Participate in safety training
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
- Cross-train and back up other staff as needed
- Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
- Comply with safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc.
EOE/AA FY27
_updated 06.25.2024- Ensure confidentiality of information and records and comply with record retention schedule
- Ad to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations
- Perform other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Valid driver's license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD)
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; keep simple records; complete simple written forms/logs; and to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers
- Ability to perform manual physical labor including frequent walking, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs., and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision
- Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, such as working in traffic, handling refuse, and adverse weather
SAFETY ANALYSIS
(Rarely (JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Recycling Manager and Solid Waste Superintendent, ensures that customers have a valid homeowner's sticker when using the station, maintains grounds at the transfer station, and performs general labor tasks at the Central Landfill, including but not limited to sorting recyclables and grounds maintenance.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Pre-employment background check
- Safety-sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points (MD)
- Weekend work is required
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that customers have a valid homeowner's sticker or bag tags for disposal
- Assist the public in the disposal of refuse and/or collection and sorting of recyclable material at County-operated transfer sites
- Perform other unskilled labor tasks including but not limited to mowing grass, collecting litter and other grounds maintenance tasks
- Participate in safety training
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
- Cross-train and back up other staff as needed
- Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
- Comply with safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc.
EOE/AA FY27
_updated 06.25.2024- Ensure confidentiality of information and records and comply with record retention schedule
- Ad to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations
- Perform other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Valid driver's license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD)
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; keep simple records; complete simple written forms/logs; and to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers
- Ability to perform manual physical labor including frequent walking, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs., and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision
- Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, such as working in traffic, handling refuse, and adverse weather