Town of Hampden Transfer Station Attendant
Town of Hampden
Job Description
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
Reports to: Highway Foreman
Grade: 6
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
This position is semi-skilled and manual work primarily in the operation of the solid waste transfer station located at the Public Works. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, performing labor and equipment operation at the transfer station and record keeping, while maintaining a positive relationship with Town residents and other departmental staff. This position involves close contact with the public. A Transfer Station Attendant should be able to communicate transfer station policy courteously and effectively with residents. Employees may operate some light equipment but only on a temporary or emergency basis. The operator will also assist in loading and unloading vehicles and trucks if necessary. Work may be received in detail for each job to be performed or may follow an established routine. Work is commonly unsupervised but completed under the eye of the public.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS, SPECIALIZED SKILLS, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, 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 or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, 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, very cold conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Extended hours may be required.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants may apply by sending a letter of interest, completed town application and resume.
Please send to:
Transfer Station Attendant Search
Jon Clements, Public Works Director
106 Western Avenue
Hampden, Maine 04444
Or email to Publicworks@hammpdenmaine.gov
Division: Solid Waste
Reports to: Highway Foreman
Grade: 6
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
This position is semi-skilled and manual work primarily in the operation of the solid waste transfer station located at the Public Works. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, performing labor and equipment operation at the transfer station and record keeping, while maintaining a positive relationship with Town residents and other departmental staff. This position involves close contact with the public. A Transfer Station Attendant should be able to communicate transfer station policy courteously and effectively with residents. Employees may operate some light equipment but only on a temporary or emergency basis. The operator will also assist in loading and unloading vehicles and trucks if necessary. Work may be received in detail for each job to be performed or may follow an established routine. Work is commonly unsupervised but completed under the eye of the public.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Operates light equipment and/or assists other staff with performance of Transfer Station.
- Snow removal is part of the activities conducted by Transfer Station employees. May operate a snow blower or shovels around compactors and within the facility.
- Assists in unloading solid waste and/or debris from vehicles if residents need assistance.
- Performs varied maintenance tasks including cleaning up any oil or hydraulic spills.
- Performs various Public Works duties and completes other special projects as needed.
- Pick up debris such as trash, demolition debris, scrap metal, shingles, and sheetrock.
- Operates transfer station compactors.
- Records resident information pertinent to who visits the transfer station and type of waste brought to the station.
- Perform any related work as required.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS, SPECIALIZED SKILLS, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
- High-school diploma, preferably supplemented by technical training.
- Valid class C license
- Must be able to work a weekend schedule of Wednesday through Sunday. The Transfer Station hours are Wednesday 10-6, Thursday - Sunday 8am to 4pm.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
- Ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, 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 or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, 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, very cold conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Extended hours may be required.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants may apply by sending a letter of interest, completed town application and resume.
Please send to:
Transfer Station Attendant Search
Jon Clements, Public Works Director
106 Western Avenue
Hampden, Maine 04444
Or email to Publicworks@hammpdenmaine.gov
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