Solid Waste Operator I
On-sitePark Rapids, Minnesota, United States
Park Rapids, Minnesota, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Part TimeHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Job Summary
Collect recyclables, organics, and municipal solid waste by operating heavy equipment such as compactors, balers, and loaders to service designated routes. Inspect incoming loads, sort materials, bale recyclables, and manage hazardous waste documentation before transporting to transfer stations or reuse centers. Maintain facilities, grounds, and equipment logs while communicating with the public and contractors regarding pickups and deliveries. Operate the weigh scale for billing and process payments for out-of-county users. Requires a Class A CDL with air brakes and MPCA Type III certification.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 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
- Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brakes
- Class B CDL with ability to obtain Class A CDL with air brakes within 6 months of hire
- Successfully pass a pre-placement screen
- Successfully pass a pre-placement-controlled substance test
- Completion of Release of Information 49 CFR Part 40 (40.25, as amended) 301
- 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
- Knowledge of Adherence to all laws, statutes, policies and rules with the essential level of confidentiality and safety required of the position
- Skill in Work safely using heavy equipment around public traffic
- Skill in Record keeping for load documentation, billing, receipts, maintenance records, etc.
- Skill in Proficiency in using automated systems relevant to the position
- Skill in Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all stakeholders relevant to the position
- Skill in 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
- Regular attendance on the job
- Performance of other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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