Works primarily as a heavy equipment operator involved in the loading of solid waste materials for transfer to landfill. Visually inspects solid waste for unacceptable materials, directs and assists customers with unloading of waste materials.

Operates front-end loader to push solid waste materials into compactor.

Operates mini-excavator, as necessary, for managing solid waste materials.

Directs commercial vehicles to appropriate area for off-loading of solid waste materials.

Directs and assists public in off-loading of solid waste materials and assists public in placing recyclable materials in proper recycling containers.

Visually screens solid waste materials for acceptability and directs the removal of unacceptable wastes.

Operates semi-tractor or yard tractor to move transport trailers from loading area to staging area.

Operates other equipment as needed for Transfer Station operations.

Conducts on-going light maintenance of Transfer Station and equipment, including fueling and lubing of equipment.

Supervisory:

None

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conduct routine litter patrol of the Transfer Station campus.

Operate sweeper on paved roadways, parking lot, and other paved areas of the Transfer Station campus.

Share with other Transfer Station employees the responsibility of maintaining the Transfer Station in a clean and orderly manner.

Hand out educational material related to solid waste and recycling to the public and answer questions within scope of authority.

Assist Scale House Attendant with account reconciliation of daily receipts as needed.

May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate.
• Two years’ experience in the operation of front-end loader, mini excavator, and semi-tractor trailer combinations.
• All Transfer Station Workers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of pre-employment drug testing as allowed or required by law. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.

Requires knowledge of:

• Work hazards and safety procedures.
• Heavy equipment operation

Requires the ability to:

• Push seventy-five (75) pounds and lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Work safely in an industrial high traffic environment.
• Desire to provide superior customer service to the public.
• Follow work instructions and complete work independently.
• Operate heavy equipment, including front end loader and mini excavator, and other equipment used in operations at the transfer station

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• If Class A CDL at hire or obtained while employed at Skagit County. County CDL holders will maintain a satisfactory Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) driving record, periodically verified by current drivers abstract from the Department of Licensing (DOL) and be randomly tested for use of controlled substances and alcohol misuse as required by the 1991 Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and other state and federal law.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Majority of work is outside at the solid waste Transfer Station, with routine exposure to municipal and household solid waste, adverse weather conditions, dust, dirt, and odiferous conditions. Work requires standing, walking, climbing, and ability to lift heavy objects, as well as sufficient hand to eye coordination to operate overhead cranes and other equipment. This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death.

Hazards:
Routine exposure to municipal and household solid waste, adverse weather conditions, dust, dirt and odiferous conditions.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call: (360) 416-1380.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.