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| Job ID: 14053502 |
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| Job Title: | Certified Solid Waste Attendant |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Saturday, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 24, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Yes |
| Drug Testing Required: | Yes |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | 12 Months |
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| Required Skills: | Qualified applicants must possess all of the following:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• One year experience working with the public in a service-related position.
• Experience operating equipment and performing routine maintenance, e.g. tractor, loader.
• Minnesota Type III Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification (must obtain within one year of hire) |
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| Driver's License: | Class D Required |
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| Job Description: |
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Part - time Certified Solid Waste Attendant to work at the Pelican Rapids Transfer Station.
The purpose of this position is to provide for the daily operation of a remote solid waste transfer station/landfill, assure that the site is operated in a safe manner consistent with all permits and rules, monitor and maintain the site in a manner that positively represents Otter Tail County and serves the needs and expectations of Otter Tail County’s residents.
• Operates facility according to scheduled hours, site permits, and operational protocols.
• Greets customers, instructs regarding proper management practices, distributes, and explains educational documents, flyer and brochures to assure customers understanding of proper waste management methods.
• Inspect customers’ materials for acceptable or non-acceptable waste, proper separation, and volume to determine proper management method and related costs.
• Direct incoming vehicles to appropriate locations of waste disposal and monitor unloading.
• Operate tractor, loader, and a full swing backhoe for site maintenance and operation, which includes snow removal and mowing with the brush hog.
• Assure proper loading and operation of waste compactor. Monitor compactor pressure to assess remaining capacity.
• Maintain the acceptance of brush and leave and capacity of the brush and leaf disposal pile. Periodically dispose of the brush pile as per Minnesota Department of Natural Resources permit for Open Burning.
• Perform custodial tasks, clean facility grounds, and maintain buildings and site.
• Coordinate with contracted site haulers to assure timely removal and proper disposal location of all waste loads.
• Prepare monthly reports including daily receipts, daily deposits, monthly totals, and submit information to the office in Fergus Falls.
• Using a computer, enter incoming waste volumes and prepare and provide individual customer receipts.
• Monitor the acceptance of waste electronics, assure maximum use of electronic storage container and coordinate with contract hauler when container is reaching capacity.
• Weigh incoming loads, direct hauler dumping of loads into tipping floor or into semi-trailers, monitor loads for unacceptable waste and compact load.
• Meet with and accompany State of Minnesota inspectors on site compliance inspections. Explain County equipment designs and operation (cells, pumping stations, compaction units).
• Maintain demolition landfill cells to assure that proper materials are disposed of and to assume that the site is properly and safely maintained and operated.
• Provide routine inspection, maintenance, maintaining and pumping of the leachate collection and storage equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance (grease, oil, filters, air, etc.) and schedules additional maintenance with local maintenance shop.
• Monitor the acceptance of all other waste (whitegoods, tires, microwaves, electronics, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
The 2024 starting salary for this position is $19.28 per hour, depending on qualifications, with potential career advancement to $28.91 per hour. This site is open 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday during the summer and open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in the winter. The candidate would work a rotating schedule averaging 3-4 days a week.
The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalist will be required to pass a background investigation and reference check.
Please note: This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to the essential job duties in accordance with Minn. Stat. §181.950, Subd. 13. Safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. In addition, all employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, and post-accident.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees have access to the information submitted.
When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.
Veterans Preference
Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.
Background Investigation
All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include but are not limited to gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.
Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the application or background investigation process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.
Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.
Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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