Waste Operations & Facilities Technician

Wadena County; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wadena County in Minnesota seeks a Solid Waste Attendant to support daily operation and maintenance of the transfer station and demolition landfill, including equipment, buildings and grounds. Duties include loading outbound trailers, inspecting inbound loads, assisting residents with garbage, recycling and household hazardous waste, and performing grounds work.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience or training.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year relevant experience or training.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs solid waste program services including loading outbound trailers and checking inbound loads.
• Assists public with garbage, recycling, or household hazardous waste needs.
• Maintains and repairs buildings and grounds; operates and maintains equipment.
• Transports and provides work direction to Sentence to Service workers; collects and records fees.

Skills

OSHA safety procedures

Verbal and written communication

Computer and IT software

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Tractor mowers

Skid steer

Front end loaders

Air compressors

Cardboard baler

Pickup truck with snow plow

Job description

Wadena County in Minnesota seeks a Solid Waste Attendant to support daily operation and maintenance of the transfer station and demolition landfill, including equipment, buildings and grounds. Duties include loading outbound trailers, inspecting inbound loads, assisting residents with garbage, recycling and household hazardous waste, and performing grounds work.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience or training.