Solid Waste Operator I

Hubbard County•Park Rapids, MN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Service a route for collection and deliveries of recyclables and organics, including loading, unloading, and sorting. Responsible for accepting and properly disposing of incoming waste to the Hubbard County transfer stations, household hazardous waste areas, demolition landfill areas, reuse center, and recycling center. Maintain buildings, equipment, and grounds of the facilities. Follow state and federal regulatory compliance and guidelines for the facilities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent and 2 years work experience operating heavy equipment (i.e. compactor, baler, backhoe, dozer, loader, garbage truck, semi, forklift, skid steer, telehandler, material handler, hook-lift truck) and mechanical background; Or 4 years work experience operating heavy equipment (i.e. compactor, baler, backhoe, dozer, loader, garbage truck, semi, forklift, skid steer, telehandler, material handler, hook-lift truck) and mechanical background.
Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brakes; Or Class B CDL and must obtain Class A CDL with air brakes within 6 months of hire.
Successfully pass a pre-placement screen, contingent upon a job offer.
Successfully pass a pre-placement-controlled substance test (under the Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing law) and completion of Release of Information 49 CFR Part 40 (40.25, as amended) 301, contingent upon a job offer.
Obtain Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Type III Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification within 6 months of hire.
Complete OSHA Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training within 1 year of hire.
Knowledge of general maintenance of heavy and light equipment.
Knowledge of area of operation and familiarity with roads and highways.
Knowledge of hazardous waste identification and handling.
Ability to adhere to all laws, statutes, policies and rules with the essential level of confidentiality and safety required of the position.
Skill in working safely using heavy equipment around public traffic.
Skill in record keeping for load documentation, billing, receipts, maintenance records, etc.
Proficient in using automated systems relevant to the position.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all stakeholders relevant to the position.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, accuracy, and problem solving.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to work in heavy traffic areas, extreme weather conditions, fast-paced environment, independently.
Ability to complete job tasks in a timely manner with frequent interruptions, multi-task, detail oriented.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to follow established procedures and directives from supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL with air brakes
MPCA Type III Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification
OSHA HAZMAT training
Work experience, beyond the minimum qualification, operating heavy equipment (i.e. compactor, baler, backhoe, dozer, loader, garbage truck, semi, forklift, skid steer, telehandler, material handler, hook-lift truck, horizontal grinder) and mechanical background.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Service a route for collection of recyclables and organics including loading, unloading and sorting.
Haul recyclables, organics, municipal solid waste (MSW), household hazardous waste (HHW), and other materials as needed.
Accept incoming recyclables, waste; inspect loads, including identifying HHW; assist with unloading.
Properly sort, bale, and store recyclables in designated areas and containers; sort, store or package, document quantities and type of HHW, including electronics, lights, batteries, and prepare for shipment; sort and track materials for reuse, assist with loading and distribution of reuse materials.
Communicate with the public, businesses, and recycling facilities regarding pickups, deliveries, shipments; direct traffic to appropriate sites for disposal of waste, recycling, HHW, and reuse.
Charge contractors and out-of-county users fees and issue Provide customer service in person, by telephone, or email.
Operate the weigh scale, including processing tickets and payments.
Operate heavy/off-road equipment (packer truck, hook-lift truck, compactor, baler, backhoe, dozer, loader, semi, forklift, skid steer, telehandler, material handler, horizontal grinder), including empty transfer station dumpsters; unload and load trucks; compact, cover and slope demolition waste.
Maintain heavy off-road equipment, including detailed service, maintenance, and inspection logs on all equipment and fueling stations (diesel, propane, ).
Maintain facilities buildings and grounds, including snow removal, building upkeep, general cleaning, mowing, weed whipping, etc. and recycling areas (scrap metal, tires, fluorescent tubes, waste oil/filters, concrete, brush, electronics).