Environmental Services Worker I/II
About The Position
Routine work attending and monitoring County solid waste facilities. We are hiring for a total of (2) positions within St. Louis County. These positions have varying hours and locations. The current hiring needs are as follows: .41 FTE - Kabetogama and Ash River Trail Canister Sites. 0.0 FTE - This FTE provides coverage for short-term vacancies throughout the county, where the employee will primarily assess disposal fees, collect payments, and perform maintenance and service work monitoring solid waste collection facilities as needed as an Environmental Services Worker I or Environmental Services Worker II. The schedule for this position is typically created a month in advance, although the position is used to fill in for short notice vacancies from time to time, so there will be additional opportunities to pick up extra hours. Assigned location will be the solid waste facility in closest proximity to the employee's residence, however the employee will be required to travel to any solid waste facility in need of coverage. Information about mileage reimbursement will be discussed during the interview. The successful candidate will serve in a dual class role, primarily as an Environmental Services Worker I (Grade 6: $19.70 - $26.14), but will also serve intermittently as an Environmental Services Worker II (Grade 9: $21.28 - $28.75). The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026 for Environmental Services Worker I. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $19.70 - $26.14 per hour. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026 for Environmental Services Worker II. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $21.28 - $28.75 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
Requirements
- Successfully obtaining a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Type III Waste Disposal Certification within one (1) year of employment.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- One (1) year of full-time paid verifiable experience as a licensed solid waste facility attendant; OR two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in customer service, maintenance, or a related field; OR equivalent training and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring services are accessible during operating hours
- Performing routine inspections of facility and completing general site clean-up and maintenance
- Screening mixed solid waste and recyclables
- Explaining waste disposal policies/procedures and directing the public to appropriate disposal areas
- Collecting fees and recording daily transactions and waste material quantities
- Performing waste materials handling and disposal in accordance with prescribed waste management regulations
- Monitoring operations of independent solid waste contractors
- Leading and coordinating the work of assigned staff
- Screening solid waste brought to disposal sites
- Collecting applicable tipping fees
- Maintaining site operating records
- Directing the public to appropriate disposal units/sites
- Ensuring that disposal site is operational
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
