Equipment Operator

City of Santa Fe Springs; Dundas (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Rice County seeks an Equipment Operator to collect recyclables from the public and haulers, determine material disposition, and transport, load, bale and process materials for the next step in the process.

The role may involve operating heavy equipment at the Rice County Landfill and providing office support for landfill and recycling divisions, with assistance to the Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator for collection, disposal, and transport of hazardous waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years related experience.
• General knowledge of equipment maintenance or construction practices.
• Good verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment such as forklifts, balers, skid loaders and conveyors to process recyclables.
• Receive recyclables from the public and answer questions.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and maintain clean, safe facilities.
• Move garbage and assist with landfill operations as needed.
• Weigh loads and assign charges for materials received.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Class C Driver’s License

Class B Commercial License

Landfill Operators Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

• FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS SEPTEMBER 10TH

The Equipment Operator facilitates the collection of recyclables from the public and commercial haulers. The Operator determines the disposition of each class of recycling material and transports, loads, bales and processes the material for the next step in the process. Acts as a contact person as the public drops off recyclable materials and answers questions concerning recycling. May operate heavy equipment to receive, process, and transport solid waste at the Rice County Landfill and/or provide office assistance for landfill and recycling divisions. Assists the Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator with the collection, disposal, and transport of hazardous waste.

Examples of Duties

• Operates light equipment, including forklifts, balers, skid loaders, conveyors and all other equipment used in recycling department to process recycling materials for shipment.
• Receives recyclables at the public drop off area and answers questions for the public.
• Performs daily maintenance on all equipment used in the department.
• Performs building and grounds maintenance to promote a clean and safe work environment.
• May move garbage from public drop sites and commercial loads to specific areas in the landfill and maintains landfill property.
• Receives, packages, and arranges for transportation of household and business hazardous waste.
• Weighs in all garbage, demolition, and recycling loads; determines where materials should be unloaded; and codes and charges customers accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum job requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and one to three years related experience. Additional qualifications include a general knowledge of equipment maintenance and/or construction practices, good verbal communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a team. Class C Driver’s License required upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Class B Commercial License and Landfill Operators Certificate preferred but not required.

Supplemental Information

• HIRING RANGE / UNION: $24.17 - $26.35 per hour / 49ers – Grade6
• HOURS: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week. Generally, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday and Saturdays 7:30 am - 11:30 am.
• Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.
• County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website: https://www.ricecountymn.gov/543/Benefits