Title: Transfer Station Operator

Department: Mines and Services

Status: Casual

Wage: $19.00 to $23.00 per hour

Reporting to: Transfer Station Manager

Summary of Duties:

The Transfer Station Operator is responsible for ensuring the transfer station location is always operating in a safe and tidy manner while assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

- Ensure Transfer Station location and surrounding area are tidy and accessible to the public, including clearing debris, snow, and ice removal, and managing spills and airborne waste.
- Oversees the entire operation of the Transfer Station location, including but not limited to:

o Greet and direct users to proper dumping and recycling areas

o Inspect customer items for prohibited waste

o Take scale measurements upon customer entry and exit

o Accurately process cash and credit card transactions for applicable tipping fees

o Assist customers using the Free Store

o Secure food waste and garbage management

o Management of all bins and the proper separation of recycling and garbage

o Proper management of hazardous items

- Oversees the collection and delivery of materials as contracted at off site locations:

o Management of all bins and the proper separation of recycling and garbage, including but not limited to, The Lil’wat Chevron, and Hitching Post Motel

o Safe disposal of items as directed, including but not limited to, recyclable goods, contaminated products, and technology

- Operating of the compactor bins, food waste transfer bins, cardboard bailers, and mini-loader
- Safe removal of refrigerant and proper storage,



following Refrigerant Recovery Technician training
- Traffic and vehicle flow management and cleanliness (free of debris or clutter) on roadways
- Cleaning of bins and daily site clean-up, maintaining a clean and tidy facility
- Data management and required record-keeping of recycling, garbage, and other waste
- Provides good customer service, clear instructions, and education for users
- Will assist customers with sorting materials.
- Follows all safety protocols and ensures safety is a key priority
- Performs ongoing site maintenance and general duties
- Perform other related duties as requested

Experience and Attributes:

- First Aid Certificate
- Training in solid waste management
- Previous experience with operating small equipment (manual forklift, compactor, mini loader) and hand tools
- Previous experience or understanding of hazardous material management
- Refrigerant Removal Training an asset
- Familiar with basic computer knowledge
- Strong communication skills - able to understand direction, able to communicate tasks, able to educate and share knowledge with staff and customers
- Physically fit and mobile, able to lift up to 50 lbs and be on feet all day, able to conduct manual labour, can work outside in variable conditions.
- Proven ability to work in a busy, rapid-paced environment and manages stress effectively
- Able to prioritize daily tasks and can manage multiple priorities at a time
- Strong attention to safety and following all safety protocols
- Team player - willing to help team members
- BC Driver’s Licence and a Clear Driving Abstract is an Asset

📌 Transfer Station Operator - Casual (Canada)
🏢 Lilwat Business Group
📍 Canada