Transfer Station Operator II

POSITION SUMMARY: Under immediate direction, operates equipment, performs routine inspections and maintenance, ensures compliance with safety regulations, and performs a variety of other tasks that support the daily operations of the Miami County Sanitary Engineering department.

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent, supplemented by one (1) year of experience in solid waste operations or other related field that indicates skill in operation of loader, tractor-trailer rig, and related equipment, and the ability to perform routine maintenance on such equipment. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.

DUTIES: Operates loader and other Recycling and Transfer Station equipment to transfer refuse to semi-tractor-trailer for transport to disposal site. Operates semi-tractor and other equipment to transfer solid waste to and from tipping floor or loading area. Inspects, analyzes, and performs electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and welding maintenance and repair on all Transfer Station equipment and machinery, develops and monitors preventive maintenance schedules. Supervises Transfer Station Operators in absence of the supervisor. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. Demonstrates regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, drive, use hands to finger, handle, grab, restrain, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and must frequently lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis.

The employee is exposed to, must negotiate, use, or work with or in the vicinity of portable fire extinguishers, potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons, moving trucks and vehicles, floor openings, wall openings and holes, open-sided floors, platforms and runways, stairs, fixed industrial stairs, portable wood and metal ladders, fixed ladders, noisy operations or activities, flammable and combustible liquids, general requirements for use, care, and limitations of personal protective equipment, medical and first aid, handling material and supplies (mechanical handling equipment, the manner in which things are stored, and housekeeping), hand and portable power tools including physical guards, switches, lawn mower, and power washer, air contaminants (trucks fumes, dust, etc.), chemicals (household hazardous waste, etc.), hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions, hazardous driving conditions, moving trucks and vehicles, bees and other insects.

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.

HOURS

Monday- Friday 10:00AM- 6:30PM
Every Other Saturday 7:00AM- 3:00PM

COMPENSATION

$20.50 - $23.50 /hour DOQ

FLSA

Non-Exempt from Overtime

BENEFITS

Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.