Transfer Station Operator

Transfer Station Operator

Salary

$26.61 Hourly

Location

North Kent 2908 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341, USA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2610-441-0002 REF

Department

Dept of Public Works

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

Kent County Department of Public Works is seeking a Transfer Station Operator. This individual will work primarily at the North Kent Transfer Station in Rockford, MI and may be required to fill in at the Waste-to-Energy Facility in Grand Rapids, MI or other Kent County Department of Public Works facilities on a very infrequent basis. North Kent Transfer Station (NKT). Primary responsibilities include the operation and daily maintenance of heavy equipment (front-end loader, switch tractor and material handler). Front end loaders are used to move, stack and load solid waste into open-top transfer trailers. A material handler is also used to load solid waste into an open top transfer trailer. Open top transfer trailers are spotted and moved throughout the site and building by the transfer station operators using a yard tractor or switch tractor. The successful candidate will also be responsible for inspecting refuse brought to the facility to verify acceptability for disposal and that the loads are free of prohibited materials. Other duties include assisting waste haulers and the general public with unloading materials, directing traffic in and out of the facility, snow plowing, use of skid loader, grounds maintenance, assisting coworkers and keeping maintenance records. This positions requires the ability to operate a roll-off truck both on and off public roads. Truck driving workload can vary and be necessary but the primary duties of the position are consistent with the description above. Must be available to work a rotating shift which includes weekends and some holidays.

• This position is referral bonus eligible

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate/equivalent or GED required.
• Prefer candidates with a valid, unrestricted Michigan Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B with airbrake endorsement, or CDL Class A.
• Work experience in the operation of construction equipment and small ground equipment.
• Must have the ability to communicate with individuals from widely diverse backgrounds.

Desire an individual with prior experience in the operation of equipment identified in this job posting.

Additional Information

• Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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Do you have a valid, unrestricted CDL Class B Michigan drivers license with air brake endorsement? Or a CDL Class A?

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Do you have any front-end loader or heavy equipment operating experience? If so, please briefly describe this experience:

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Employer Kent County

Address 300 Monroe Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

Phone 616-632-7440

1-800-386-4484

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kentcountymi/default.cfm