Transfer Station Attendant

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus two (2) years of responsible work experience, preferably related to the duties identified above.
• Must have knowledge of safe and effective operating maintenance techniques for the trash compactor and the heavy equipment used in the transfer station yard.
• Must have knowledge of basic record keeping.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to issue receipts, make change, and account for cash received.
• Must have the ability to maintain pleasant working relationships with superior, co-workers and the public.
• Must have the ability to communicate in both oral and written English.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
• The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Worker performs duties both indoors and outdoors. The percentage of duties performed in each environment depends on the amount of trash brought to the transfer station on a particular workday.
• Worker performs indoor duties in a temperature-controlled environment. Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
• Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors while performing duties.
• Duties are frequently performed alone, without direction from supervisor. Certain duties are performed as part of a team or group of workers.
• Worker is exposed to various fumes, odors, dusts, and/or mists in the performance of duties.
• Work hazards, or potential work hazards, include operating heavy equipment, exposure to sever weather conditions, frequent lifting, exposure to hazardous waste material, and working alone in a secluded area.
• EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
• Worker handles a variety of forms, clipboard, writing utensils, money and currency, and a calculator in the performance of administrative duties.
• Worker wears steel-toed shoes, safety belt, gloves, goggles, and a hardhat for protection and safety in performing certain duties.
• Worker handles various types of waste, recyclable materials, broom, dustpan, lawnmower, various handtools, and grease for the compactor.
• Worker operates the compactor, a front-end loader with various attachments, lawnmower, gr

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Transfer Station Attendant Department: Public Works Location: 2400 BROADWAY SE Pay: Probationary Hourly Rate of $18.06 Union Hourly Rate of $18.43 Close Date: June 10, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Under general supervision, direct the public in disposal of trash, collect fees, and operate the equipment necessary to carry out the operations at the solid waste transfer station. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assess and collect fees from the public for boxed, bagged, and open dumping. Operate, clean, and maintain trash compactor. Assist the public with open container dumping; operate front end loader to move and pack containers, keep yard area tidy, and move full and empty containers into position. Prepare receipts. Keep accurate daily accounts of all fees collected and containers transported. Deposit fees as assigned. Clean office area; ensure security of cash collected and of transfer station. Perform other job related duties as assigned. *The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

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