Short Notice Transfer Station Attendant (TI-48142)

Short Notice Transfer Station Attendant (TI-48142) Keller - WAOverviewSalary Range $20.34 - $20.34 Hourly DescriptionCLOSING DATE: July 19, 2026POSITION: Short Notice Transfer Station AttendantSALARY : $20.34/hourlyREPORTS TO : Program ManagerLOCATION : Public Works, Transfer Station; Nespelem, WABasic Functions : This is a Non-Exempt position. This as an on call position, applicants must be prepared to report to work within the hour of receiving notification. This position responsible for coordinating the operation and maintenance of a Tribal Transfer Station.

Requires knowledge of or ability to learn Tribal and Federal regulations as they pertain to solid waste management and recycling; Tribal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (TOSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Energy (DOE).Requires knowledge of or ability to learn transfer station procedures and operation. Requires knowledge of or ability to learn waste reduction, recycling, and moderate risk household waste. Requires sufficient language skills to document transfer station activity and prepare routine reports. Requires sufficient human relation skills to maintain positive work relationships with internal customers and vendors, and to work as part of a team. Physical Abilities: Requires the ability to work outdoors engaged in work of primarily an active nature. Requires the ability to maintain cardiovascular fitness to engage in active physical labor. Requires ability to stand for long periods of time. Requires ambulatory ability to sit, walk to campus locations, and operate vehicles and equipment. Requires the ability to lift, carry and move medium to heavy weight materials up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis; up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis. Requires visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens, to drive a vehicle, and to observe work processes. Requires the ability to use hearing for ordinary and telephonic conversation, to provide staff training sessions, and to hear sound prompts from equipment. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, arm hand dexterity and visual acuity read numbers and words. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings. Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Requires the ability to interpret and enforce transfer station regulations. Requires the ability to distinguish between and separate recycling materials from non-recyclables. Requires the ability to write and maintain accurate maintenance records for the transfer station operations. Requires the ability to represent the program professionally with compassion and sensitivity with clientele from diverse populations. Requires the ability to sort material and separate solid waste from recyclable materials and dispose of using proper techniques. Requires ability to assist with completing project deadlines. Requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Requires the ability to communicate effectively in person, via telephone, email and in written format. Requires the ability to minimize confrontational and adversarial situations. Requires the ability to effectively execute and follow oral and written instructions. Requires the ability to attend training as needed. Requires the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, Tribal Officials and the general public and to minimize confrontational and adversarial situations. Requires the ability to work with the public effectively and tactfully. Requires the ability to carry out instructions and to work independently. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality. Working/Special Conditions: Requires a CPR/First Aid card or ability to within 30 days of employment and maintain through employment. Work is performed in indoors and outdoors in adverse weather conditions and in outdoor areas requiring safety considerations for lifting and related physical effort, moving objects, temperature extremes and working near moving mechanical parts; may be required to wear safety equipment as needed.