Transfer Station Attendant

Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company has an immediate position available for a Transfer Station Attendant at our location in Soldotna, AK! This is a full-time position, with a varying schedule from summer to winter months.

The schedule will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 3 days a week, 10-hour days from October to April. Then it will change to Thursday, Friday and Saturday and every other Sunday. 3-4 days a week, 10-hour days in summer months, May to September. Starting pay is $18.00 to 22.00 per hour DOE.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing the transfer site, and monitoring the site at all times during operating hours
• Greeting, directing, discussing issues with, and educating customers of onsite rules and restrictions in a polite and courteous manner
• Directing and tracking incoming traffic, monitoring waste material flow, and notifying Dispatch when a container is in need of service
• Monitoring and screening waste loads for prohibited or hazardous materials Immediate containment, cleanup, and necessary reporting of any hazardous or prohibited materials spilled at the facility
• Assisting with waste stream analysis, site maintenance projects, data entry, or other work as directed Following all appropriate safety guidelines and precautions, wearing required safety gear, and maintaining a neat and professional appearance at all times
• Maintaining regular and predictable attendance

Requirements:

• At least 2+ years of work experience, preferably in a labor type position.
• The ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Experience operating equipment is a plus
• Ability to work in all weather conditions throughout entire shift

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short-term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.