What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transfer Station Helper / Yard Jockey position at Vogel Disposal Service, Inc.?
Great Benefits
We provide solid, dependable benefits that support employees who work hard and take pride in essential work.
Full Time & Overtime
Employees are paid at an hourly rate plus time and one-half for overtime hours worked.
Schedule
Work weeks can vary from 5-8 hour days to 4-10 hour days for the employee’s regular schedule.
Benefits
Health, Eye, Dental, Life, AD&D and short-term disability benefits after waiting period.
Company Uniform
Eligible for company-provided uniforms after waiting period, if applicable.
Paid Time Off
Eligible for paid time off (PTO) after waiting period.
401K
Eligible to participate in 401(k) and receive company contributions after waiting period.
Penn Waste - Pittsburgh is seeking a dependable, self-motivated, and experienced Yard Jockey/Transfer Station Helper to manage trailer movement and assist with general facility operations. This is a critical role in ensuring our transfer station runs smoothly and safely.
Work Schedule & Compensation Schedule: Monday to Friday (dayshift), except for holidays and scheduled Saturday rotation (expected 1 to 2 times a month depending on month). Hours: Expected 40 hours – with possibility of overtime
CDL: Is NOT required (Commercial Driver's License)
Core Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Transfer Station Helper / Yard Jockey will be responsible for the following essential tasks:
Minimum Requirements Driving Experience
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Work Schedule & Compensation Schedule: Monday to Friday (dayshift), except for holidays and scheduled Saturday rotation (expected 1 to 2 times a month depending on month). Hours: Expected 40 hours – with possibility of overtime
CDL: Is NOT required (Commercial Driver's License)
Core Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Transfer Station Helper / Yard Jockey will be responsible for the following essential tasks:
- Trailer Movement: Safely and efficiently back tractor trailers into the pit for loading and pull trailers around the building and onto the scale.
- Logistical Support: Assist the Transfer Station Loader by ensuring proper trailer staging.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate heavy equipment as needed, including forklifts, Front loaders, and backhoes.
- Tarping: Securely tarp loaded trailers as they are done being filled.
- Housekeeping & Safety: Maintain general housekeeping. Periodically throughout the day and at the end of the shift, ensure the work area is free of all loose waste and materials.
Minimum Requirements Driving Experience
- Must be experienced in hauling trailers and able to operate a manual transmission truck.
- Licensing: Must possess a valid driver’s license, CDL: Is NOT required.
- Work Ethic: Must be a dependable, self-motivated individual.
- Equipment Experience: Prior experience operating other heavy equipment, such as Backhoes, Skid Steers, and Forklifts, is a strong plus.
- Safety Gear: Employees must provide their own safety-approved work boots.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Outdoor Work: This job is performed outdoors. Employees are subject to all weather elements daily, including heat, sun, rain, snow, and wind.
- Physical Demands: The role requires the ability to sit/stand, walk, climb, bend/twist, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch/squat.
- Lifting: Ability to carry up to 50 lbs. is required.