Transfer Station Operator

About the role

Educating customers on diverting material away from Landfill, collaborating with recycle vendors, recover material of reusable resources.

About the Team

For a customer focused Transfer Station Operators (TSO) who are responsive problem solvers and who will support the Department and Division goals on Environmental Sustainability. Be part of this unit as the TSO Staff is well respected and creates positive change for all operational aspects (i.e. collection of materials, site design, safety committee, equipment purchasing, etc.). You will stay busy as you rotate between tasks, operate a variety of equipment, and work at several locations. Your efforts will help improve, contribute, and support changes that are currently happening.

Job Duties

• Safely operate transfer station equipment, which may include front end loaders, pre-load compactors, pedestal compactors, backhoe loader, bailers, forklifts, and skid steers/bobcat and operate yard trucks ("goats") to pull empty garbage hauling trailers into chutes and full trailers out to parking areas through sometimes confined areas.
• Customer-centric interaction with public and commercial haulers to educate and direct patrons with recycling diversion.
• Safely assist customers to safely maneuver and park vehicle, and properly utilize facility to avoid customer injury.
• Screen for hazardous and unacceptable materials and take appropriate action.
• Maintain property and facility within boundary.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Minimum one (1) year experience operating specific heavy equipment such as:
• Front end loaders
• Mini excavators
• Driving or hosting truck & trailer
• Minimum one (1) year experience related to:
• Customer Service in an industrial environment
• Operating hand tools in an industrial environment

Competencies

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Buils strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Required Licenses

• Valid Washington State Driver's License and ability to travel to multiple transfer station locations during the workday/shift.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to work in, and operate heavy equipment and machinery on, uneven slopes, surfaces, and terrain, in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather and other adverse conditions such as odor, high volume noise, dust, heavy traffic and confined spaces.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Experience working in adverse weather conditions and industrial environment.

Supplemental Information

• Work Location: On-site work, multiple locations within King County (Algona, Enumclaw, Renton, Tukwila, Factoria, Houghton, Shoreline, Vashon)
• Work Schedule: Multiple schedules include: 5/8 (5 days, 8 hours, 2 days off), 7/10 (7 days, 10 hours, 7 days off) and 7/10 Regular Part-Time (RPT) (7 days, 10 hours, 7 days off).
• RPT is primarily assigned to a 7/10 work schedule (7 days on, 10 hours per day, followed by 7 days off (Monday – Sunday)). RPT positions are not guaranteed hours and are schedule to work as needed to supplement full-time schedules, with variable work hours, which include Day, Swing, and Graveyard shifts.
• RPT positions are utilized on a regular basis.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters, Local 174.

Application and Selection Process

• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
• This recruitment will be used to fill current vacant positions and may be used to create a list of competitive candidates to fill possible future vacancies.
• The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in skill tests operating equipment and customer service assessment, and a panel interview.

Who to Contact

• Contact jalydavis@kingcounty.gov for more information regarding this recruitment.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs.
• Onsite activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.