Description
Operate a solid waste and recycling transfer station by receiving, inspecting, and sorting materials; identifying and isolating hazards; operating scales and heavy equipment; and loading, consolidating, and shipping materials in compliance with safety and regulations.
- • Operate compactors, balers, and conveyors to consolidate materials.
- • Weigh inbound and outbound vehicles and issue scale tickets.
- • Inspect loads for prohibited or hazardous materials and enforce acceptance rules.
- • Direct customers and haulers on the tipping floor and manage traffic flow.
- • Sort recyclables and contaminants into appropriate containers.
- • Operate front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, and pallet jacks to move materials.
- • Load transfer trailers or containers to target weights and secure loads.
- • Record quantities and types of materials received, transferred, or rejected.
- • Recover refrigerants from appliances or stage units for certified removal.
- • Clean and maintain the tipping floor, yard, bins, and public drop-off areas.
- • Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on station and sorting equipment.
- • Separate and stage metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminum, for recycling.
- • Follow safety procedures, use PPE, and respond to spills or incidents.
- • Provide customer service, collect fees, and answer disposal or recycling questions.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
