Transfer Station Director
Randy Gumm
Delano Transfer Station Director
The Transfer Station Director is appointed by the Mayor and works under the direction of the City Clerk/Treasurer. Performs all the duties associated with the daily operations of the Delano Transfer Station.
Transfer Station Director responsibilities include:
- Receives municipal solid waste delivered by contract haulers and the general public. Conduct the weighing, (in/out) of vehicles, collect tipping fees from customers and give other assistance as needed.
- Educate the public regarding recycling and household wastes. Gives directions and inspections of waste deliveries, diverting recyclables and household waste.
- Communicate with contract haulers to plan for projects that generate more waste than normal.
- Ensure the Transfer Station site is maintained, including the removal of snow and ice.
- Attends all regular and special Regional Board of Mayors meetings, study sessions and other meetings as required.
- Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision making purposes.
- Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff. Regional Board of Mayors and the general public.
- Prepares and delivers reports to various county and state agencies as required.
- Performs, trains and /or assists subordinates in performing duties, adjusting errors and complaints.
- Oversee balancing and accounting of the Delano Transfer Station cash drawers, including credit accounts and cash.
- Conducts safety meetings and maintains records.
- Research's issues for compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Monitor landfill site for compliance.
- Collect quarterly groundwater samples from monitor wells. Maintain logbooks.
- Monitor landfill gas wells, calibrate and maintain equipment and logbooks.
- Manages the safe operation of all Delano Transfer Station equipment.
- Drive tractor-trailer combination to haul solid waste to county landfill.
- Performs general maintenance and repairs on all equipment and facilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Mayor or designee.