HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.875.1 TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II 20260122.pdfPART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.875.1
Class Specifications for the Class:
TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR II
BC-09; BU-01
Duties Summary:
Performs work at a refuse transfer station, operating and maintaining a backhoe
equipped with a compactor attachment as a major work assignment in loading various
materials into transfer station trucks and trailers; may be assigned to operate other types of
motorized equipment based on operational needs; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to operate and maintain a backhoe
equipped with a compactor attachment as the primary equipment assigned at a refuse
transfer station to load various materials into trucks and trailers; may be assigned to
operate other types of motorized equipment equipped with applicable attachments to dig,
lift, move and/or compact materials as needed.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Loads various material into trucks and trailers;
Sort bulky items and refuse using appropriate attachment;
Compacts various materials using appropriate attachment;
Keeps forward portion of pit clear;
Directs incoming refuse and/or green waste carrying vehicles at the transfer station;
Inspects loads to ensure prohibited and hazardous wastes are disposed of at proper
areas;
Keeps assigned equipment supplied with fuel, oil, water, and air;
Assists in preparing and repairing equipment as necessary;
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May make minor emergency repairs to assigned equipment as necessary and reports
major defects and malfunctions;
May be assigned to operate other types of motorized equipment or use small hand
tools based on operational needs;
Performs simple maintenance work or manual labor as required; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Methods of operating a backhoe and other types of motorized equipment with
appropriate attachments; general construction and maintenance practices as it relates to
the operation of a backhoe and other types of motorized equipment with appropriate
attachments; hazard and safety practices applicable to the operation of a backhoe and other
types of motorized equipment with appropriate attachments; and maintenance needs of a
backhoe and other types of motorized equipment with appropriate attachments.
Ability to:
Operate a backhoe and other types of motorized equipment with appropriate
attachments skillfully and safely; make minor and emergency repairs to a backhoe and
other types of motorized equipment with appropriate attachments; observe mechanical
defects and take steps to have defects corrected; understand and follow oral and written
instruction; deal tactfully and effectively with other employees and the public; perform
manual work.
This is a retitling and amendment to the specification for the class TRANSFER
STATION OPERATOR II, which was approved as TRANSFER STATION LOADER OPERATOR on
May 28, 2024, and December 2, 2025, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: January 22, 2026
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources