Truck Driver - Solid Waste

Clay County; Moorhead, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Clay County is seeking a Variable Hour (Part-Time) Truck Driver with the Solid Waste Department. The role requires a Class A license, 1–3 years of related experience, and a 1-year Heavy Equipment Operation certificate. The position involves driving, operating heavy equipment, and routine maintenance of equipment.

The job is non-exempt with shifts Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, occasional Saturdays, averaging less than 19 hours per week. First review of applications is 10/12/2026.

Qualifications

• One-year Certification from a college or tech school in Heavy Equipment Operation or related field.
• 1-3 years of prior work-related experience
• Class A Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Driving Truck
• Operation of heavy equipment including tractor/trailer semi-trucks, skid steers, front-end loaders and tractors to transport solid waste and leachate.
• Responsible for day-to-day inspection and routine repair of equipment.
• Maintain roads, spraying weeds, placing riprap, cutting brush and trees and placing waste in proper disposal area.
• Assist the landfill manager in office functions and fill in for landfill operators when they are on vacation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Education

One-year certification in Heavy Equipment Operation

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24.43 USD to $33.86 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Clay County is now accepting applications to be considered for a Variable Hour (Part-Time) Truck Driver with the Solid Waste Department.

Date Posted: 10/1/2026

Application Deadline: Open until filled with a first review of applications on 10/12/2026

Minimum Starting Salary: $24.43 - $27.87 per hour – Full Salary Range: $24.43-$33.86 per hour

* Class A License, the starting rate of pay is $27.87 per hour

Shifts: Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with an occasional shift on some Saturdays.

This position will average less than 19 hours per week.

Status: Non-exempt

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• One-year Certification from a college or tech school in Heavy Equipment Operation or related field.
• 1-3 years of prior work-related experience
• Class A Driver’s License
• Successful completion of a background check

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, SUBMIT THESE MATERIALS**

• Clay County Application must be submitted for all County positions.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

• Driving Truck
• Operation of heavy equipment including tractor/trailer semi-trucks, skid steers, front-end loaders and tractors to transport solid waste and leachate.
• Responsible for day-to-day inspection and routine repair of equipment. This includes oil changes, filter replacement, lubrication, change flat tires and replace lights.
• Maintain roads, spraying weeds, placing riprap, cutting brush and trees and placing waste in proper disposal area.
• Assist the landfill manager in office functions and fill in for landfill operators when they are on vacation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CDL

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