In the photo: City Manager Al Childress; Commissioners Lissette Carey and Jimmy Weekley; Mayor Teri Johnston, Valmus Jean D Charles; Vice Mayor Sam Kaufman; and Commissioner Billy Wardlow. Commissioners Mary Lou Hoover and Clayton Lopez were in attendance via Zoom.

Transfer Station Attendant Honored for Years of Service

During Thursday’s City Commission meeting, Human Resources Director Bridget Flores honored several employees for their years of service, including Transfer Station Attendant Valmus Jean D Charles. Charles has served the City for 20 years.

Valmus started his career with the City in 2003. He was hired as a part-time bus driver in our Department of Transportation, and in eight short months he became a full-time bus driver.  Valmus worked as a bus driver for three and a half years and then was promoted to Transfer Station Operator.

While there have been many title changes throughout the years as the transfer station transitioned between the City and Waste Management, his current title is Transfer Station Attendant. Valmus has successfully completed several training courses to include a spotter training course approved by the Florida Solid Waste Training Committee.

Valmus is part of a two-man crew at the Transfer Station. They work on holidays to keep that scale station open. When not working on Rockland Key, Valmus enjoys spending time with his family.

“We thank Valmus for his dedication and service to the citizens of Key West,” said Flores. “Congratulations.”

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