Employment

Position Summary:
This position operates a front load compactor truck to collect/haul recyclables and solid waste and distribute/maintain dumpsters. Responsible for analyzing routing to determine the most effective and efficient routing while servicing the recycling canister sites and developing reports on the commodities collected.

Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent, one-year specialized relevant training, and one-year relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education/ training/ experience.

Requirements:

• CDL Driver’s License.
• Ability to secure Landfill Operator’s License, and Forklift Certification within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations regarding the operation of equipment, particularly those pertaining to their operation on public streets.
• Skills in operating heavy equipment, light equipment, and vehicles,
• Knowledge of state and federal OSHA standards and requirements.
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisors generally set operating benchmarks, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents and to adapt standard methods to fit facts, using generally prescribed procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Truck Operator:

• Operates front load compactor truck.
• Performs routine maintenance on compactor truck including oil changes, greasing, tire changes, fluid checks, and hose replacement.
• Perform light maintenance on recycling dumpsters as needed.

Ancillary Duties:

• Analyzes routing to determine the most effective and efficient routing.
• Prepares and completes reports on the recycle and solid waste commodities collected.
• Educates recycling site managers and coordinates solid waste educational outreach with Department staff to increase County recycling through management of the recycling canister sites.

Customer Service:

• Communicate with customers to explain procedures and policies for recycling, dumpster location, etc.
• Provides customers with directions and guidance and resolves customer problems and concerns.
• Serves as a customer service role model and ensures staff adheres to customer service principles.
• Communicates to the public about recycling, solid waste, and County waste abatement policies.

Miscellaneous:

• Attends educational opportunities and meetings and maintains required certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Hours:
40 hours per week

Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation range for this position is $25.15 to $32.82 per hour, depending on experience. This position is eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits, including state pension plan, vacation time, sick time, personal and holiday leave time. In addition, the position is eligible for the County’s health plan options, consisting of three deductible levels and clinic options; Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts, Short-Term Disability; Supplemental Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness plans, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The position also receives County paid Long-Term Disability plan and a Basic Life Insurance Policy. The County contributes monthly health benefits to aid in the rising cost of insurance with the contribution rate evaluated annually. Additionally, employees have the option to take part of this contribution as cash in lieu of benefits.

Application and Selection Process:
Open until filled with first review of applications June 10, 2025. To apply online at the Becker County website click here. For more information, please contact Becker County Human Resources Department at 218-846-7309

*All correspondence will be done via email submitted on application.*
Becker County is an Equal Opportunity Employer