Solid Waste Attendant

Wadena County MN; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wadena County Solid Waste in Wadena, MN is seeking a Full Time, Day Solid Waste Attendant to support daily operation at the transfer station and demolition landfill. The role includes a rotating Saturday shift and responsibilities spanning loading, inspections, public assistance, and grounds maintenance.

Candidate must have a high school degree or equivalent and one year of related experience. Minnesota CDL and various certifications are required or will be pursued.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trailers and check inbound loads for contaminants.
• Assist the public with garbage, recycling, or HHW needs.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of facilities and grounds.
• Operate a variety of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Transports and records fees and provides direction to STS workers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Verbal/written comms

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school degree

1 year experience

Tools

CDL Driver's License

Type III Landfill

Class A license

HHW certification

Skid loader cert

Job description

Wadena County Solid Waste, Wadena MN, is looking for an experienced Full Time, Day Solid Waste Attendant. The Solid Waste Attendant provides support in daily operation and maintenance of the solid waste transfer station and demolition landfill facility, as well as the equipment, buildings, and grounds. This position does require a rotating scheduled Saturday shift.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs solid waste program services including loading outbound trailers and checking inbound loads to transfer station and landfill for contaminants and unacceptable items.
• Assists public with garbage, recycling, or household hazardous waste needs.
• Cleans out pit area.
• Enters bins to unplug.
• Bales and sorts cardboard.
• Accepts and organizes E-Waste and appliances.
• Accepts and processes paint and chemical waste.
• Manages compost and brush piles.
• Maintains driveway and roads on premises.
• Maintains and repairs buildings.
• Performs grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, trimming, cleanup, snow shoveling, etc.
• Operates a variety of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Performs minor repairs, cleaning and lubing of equipment.
• Collects and transports recycling bins throughout the county.
• Accepts and records fees.
• Transports and provides work direction to Sentence to Service (STS) workers.
• Produces and maintains records.
• Performs computer data entry.
• Attends training, educational and staff meetings as assigned.

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of proper and safe operation, servicing and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations regarding solid waste programs.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer and IT software.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to handle a variety of typical tasks and problems under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform fairly standard procedures and tasks where basic analytical ability is required.
• Ability to communicate and maintain relationships with department staff, other departments, the general public etc. to relay basic information or facts.

Education and Experience

• Requires a high school degree or equivalent; and
• One year relevant experience or training.

Licenses/Certifications

This position will require the acquisition and maintenance of the following additional certificates/licenses.

• Minnesota CDL Drivers License
• Type III Landfill
• Class A license
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Skid Loader and Pay Loader Certification

Equipment and Tools

• Chainsaw
• Tractor mowers
• Utility vehicles
• Skid steer
• Front end loaders
• Air compressors
• Pickup truck with snow plow
• Hand tools
• Cardboard Baler

Wadena County is an  Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Compensation: $20.19 - $27.52 per hour