Before You Apply: Please Read Carefully

This is a permanent relief position, not a traditional part-time job.

We want applicants to fully understand the scheduling expectations before applying.

This Position Does NOT Offer:

• A fixed weekly schedule

• Set days off each week

• Guaranteed weekly hours

• A permanent work location

• The ability to work only certain days of the week

• Accommodations for limited availability

• A schedule built around another job, school schedule, childcare schedule, or other personal commitments

• The option to work exclusively at one transfer station

This Position DOES Require:

• Availability to work any day of the week, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Availability to work at multiple locations throughout Pierce County

• Reliable transportation and willingness to commute where needed

• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and work locations

• Dependable attendance and reliability

• Willingness to accept assignments based on operational needs

This role is designed to provide relief coverage for vacations, leaves of absence, training, sick calls, and staffing shortages throughout our district. As a result, schedules, hours, and work locations can change frequently based on business needs.

While schedules are generally communicated in advance, they are subject to change based on operational needs.

Successful employees in this position are flexible, dependable, and available to work when coverage is needed.

If you are looking for guaranteed hours, a predictable schedule, specific days off, restricted availability, or one assigned work location, this position is likely not the right fit.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $25.11 per hour

Position Type: Part-Time Relief

Union Representation: Teamsters Local 313

Average Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week

Shift Start Times: Typically begin at 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM depending on location

This is a relief position with no fixed schedule.

Coverage needs are often highest on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday helper shifts; however, employees may be scheduled any day of the week based on operational needs.

Hours, locations, and schedules vary depending on staffing and operational demands.

Work Locations

Employees may be assigned to work at any LRI transfer station within the Pierce County district, including:

• Bonney Lake

• Puyallup

• Graham

• Gig Harbor

Assignments are based on operational need, and employees must be willing and able to report to any assigned location.

Why This Role Matters

As a Part-Time Cashier, you are often the first person customers interact with when visiting our facilities. Your professionalism, accuracy, and customer service skills directly shape the customer experience while helping ensure safe, efficient operations.

This role requires someone who can confidently balance customer interactions, cash handling, transaction processing, data entry, and operational awareness in a busy transfer station environment.

What You'll Do

Deliver Excellent Customer Service

• Greet customers in a friendly, professional manner.

• Provide clear instructions and directions regarding site procedures.

• Answer customer questions in person and over the phone.

• Resolve customer concerns professionally and courteously.

• Represent LRI and Waste Connections positively at all times.

Process Transactions Accurately

• Process cash, credit card, and charge account transactions.

• Balance cash drawers and reconcile transactions at the end of each shift.

Maintain Data Accuracy

• Enter customer, material, and transaction information accurately into company systems.

• Utilize computer software and a 10-key calculator efficiently.

• Verify information for accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain organized and audit-ready records.

Apply Waste Acceptance Policies

• Verify incoming materials meet site acceptance requirements.

• Identify restricted or prohibited materials.

• Escalate concerns according to established procedures.

• Consistently follow company policies and operating standards.

Support Safe and Efficient Site Operations

• Help maintain organized vehicle flow through the facility.

• Coordinate with operations staff to support safe site traffic.

• Communicate operational concerns and unusual situations to supervisors.

• Support overall site safety and efficiency.

Work Collaboratively

• Assist coworkers during busy periods.

• Support smooth shift transitions and communication.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

• Contribute positively to a team-oriented culture.

What Success Looks Like

Successful employees in this role:

• Consistently provide excellent customer service.

• Demonstrate exceptional reliability and attendance.

• Adapt quickly to changing schedules and work locations.

• Process transactions accurately and efficiently.

• Balance cash drawers correctly and consistently.

• Remain calm and professional during busy periods.

• Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.

• Maintain a safety-focused mindset.

• Step in where needed to support the team and operation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.

• Proven customer service experience in a fast-paced environment, such as retail, banking, hospitality, reception, dispatch, or cashiering.

• Strong attendance and reliability history.

• Cash handling and cash reconciliation experience.

• Strong computer and data entry skills.

• Basic math skills and 10-key proficiency.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to multitask while interacting with customers and processing transactions.

• Sound judgment and ability to apply policies consistently and professionally.

• Reliable transportation.

• Ability to travel throughout Pierce County.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to work a highly flexible relief schedule, including weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.

Required Availability

To be considered, candidates must:

• Be available to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays as needed.

• Be available to work at any assigned Pierce County transfer station.

• Be able to adapt to changing schedules and work locations.

• Be willing to accept assignments based on operational needs.

• Have reliable transportation and the ability to commute throughout Pierce County.

• Not require a fixed schedule, fixed location, or restricted availability.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand for the duration of assigned shifts.

• Ability to work in a scale house environment with an open customer service window.

• Frequent interaction with customers in a busy transfer station environment.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and vehicle traffic.

• Ability to perform light manual tasks and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.

All benefits associated with this role are administered through the Teamsters Union Local 313 and are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.