Operator 1- Solid Waste

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Pierce (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking a County Operations role in Pierce County to handle unloading, sorting, processing and loading of recyclables. You will operate a commercial vehicle and other heavy equipment while maintaining the facility and rotating tasks daily as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift 50 lbs, with a CDL license to be obtained within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training is recognized.
• Must obtain a valid CDL license within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of traffic, recycling and safety laws and geographic knowledge of Pierce County.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle boxes/barrels up to 100 lbs with lift gate.

Responsibilities

• Unloading, sorting, processing and loading of recyclables.
• Operation of commercial motor vehicle and other heavy equipment to transport recyclables and perform general facility maintenance.
• Assigned tasks rotate and vary according to daily facility needs.

Skills

CDL license

High school diploma

Lifting 50 lbs

Geographic knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Application Deadline: 2026-08-31

Job Type

County

Job Description

Purpose of Position: Under the general direction of the Operations Manager deals with the unloading, sorting, processing and loading of recyclables; operation of commercial motor vehicle and other heavy equipment to transport recyclables and general equipment/facility maintenance; assigned tasks will rotate and vary according to daily facility needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training is also recognized.
• Must have knowledge of traffic, recycling and safety laws and geographic knowledge of Pierce County.
• Must be able to manipulate boxes and barrels weighing up to an estimated 100 lbs. in and out of the truck, via the lift gate and by pushing around the facility.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must obtain a valid CDL license within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL license with air brakes is preferred upon hire;
• One year of paid experience driving a commercial motor vehicle requiring a CDL license
• Skid‑steer and forklift operation, and operation of recycling equipment such as balers and conveyors preferred
• This position is a FT 40 hours per week position starting at $23.95- $25.31 per hour (depending on qualifications)

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