Recycling & Waste 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

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.