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The Dalles Disposal , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety minded Transfer Station Attendant to join our team in The Dalles, Oregon . Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday Shift is 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM , overtime opportunities often Starting wage is $34.98/hour with an increase to $36.20/hour at 6-months pending a positive performance review. Safety Sensitive: Yes DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station. • Safely and efficiently operate forklift, backhoe , and/or front-end loader . • May run errands using company vehicle as needed. • Measure trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers. • Track measurement information in computer system. • Ensure that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material. • Work on your feet outside throughout your shift. • Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed. • Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. • Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently. • Ability to operate a company motor vehicle safely and efficiently. • Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. • Must be dependable with an ability to lead. • Ability to work in all weather conditions. • Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day. • This is a physical job working in a covered area as well as outdoors in all weather conditions. • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. • To be eligible for employment, candidate must pass a criminal background check , & drug panel screening as well as have an acceptable motor vehicle report . WHAT WE OFFER: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits • 401K • Uniforms/Safety Gear • Boot allowance of $300/year • Overtime • Year Round stable work To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at  www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:  https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.