Town of Waterford

The Transfer Station Supervisor is charged with the supervision of two Transfer Station Attendants and the weekly operation of the Waterford Transfer Station. This is a part-time position operating the Waterford Transfer Station on Saturdays from 7 am – 12 pm. This position is for a total of 6 hours per week. Fifteen (15) minute early open for necessary preparation, ten to fifteen (10-15) minute tidying before closure and bringing collected fees to the Town Treasurer account for approximately one hour in addition to the 5 hours of station operation.

Job Duties:

·         Open and close the Transfer Station gates according to schedule;

·         Assign work and monitor the job performance of Transfer Station Attendants.

·         Perform work assignments in a prompt, efficient and safe manner.

·         Maintain Transfer Station in accordance with all rules and regulations;

·         Direct incoming cars to proper disposal areas;

·         Perform routine maintenance of equipment used at site;

·         Explain Transfer Station procedures to the general public, monitoring materials to prevent disposal of prohibited items;

·         Keep accurate records and do basic mathematics in collection of disposal fees;

·         Have a positive attitude and be able to work well as a part of a team;

·         Have knowledge of and understand the safety regulations pertaining to municipal waste and recycling operations;

·         Wear, and ensure Attendants wear, any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

General Responsibilities:

·         Perform work in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and within VOSHA standards.

·         Represent the Town of Waterford in a professional manner at all times.

·         Report any accidents involving yourself, the Attendants, the public, or Town or public property to the Selectboard immediately.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and communicate with others.

·         Ability to work independently and direct the work of others.

·         Ability to operate Transfer Station mechanical equipment skillfully and safely.

·         Ability to detect a need for mechanical servicing of equipment and make minor adjustments as necessary.

·         Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations in Transfer Station equipment operation.

·         Ability to remain calm and deal courteously with public, particularly in the event of upset customers.

·         Ability to manually lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

·         Physically able to work in all types of weather conditions.

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Working Conditions:

·         Involves risks or discomforts (e.g., working around moving parts and equipment, which require safety precaution and/or the use of PPE.

·         May be exposed to hazardous materials.

·         Requires working in outside environment, subject to weather-related discomfort.