Employment

Position Summary
The Transfer Station Truck Driver assists in managing waste at the Becker County Transfer Station and Demotion Landfill and operates heavy and light equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent. One year of trucking is required before appointment.  Vocational or two-year college degree in a related field preferred.

Requirements:

• Valid Minnesota CDL A Driver’s License.
• Some office skills are desired, (must be able to type).
• Good math skills and be able to utilize computer programs such as Excel and Word.
• Ability to operate equipment used at Becker County landfill, transfer station, or recycling facilities.
• Must be capable of wearing protective equipment for extended periods of time, this will include, but not be limited to, full or one-half face mask respirators, protective coveralls of Tyvek, Saranac, or other materials, gloves of differing compositions for protective reasons, foot and head protection varying with the work situation, face shield, etc.
• Must be able to independently make decisions on truck routing, and to be able to work with the public.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to safe operation of equipment, tools and industrial settings.
• Ability to lift and navigate up to 25 pounds on a routine basis and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to complete initial program training and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos and to write simple correspondence.
• The ability to communicate effectively and have strong positive public relations skills.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents and to adapt standard methods to fit facts, using generally prescribed procedures.

• Operate semi-truck and walking floor trailers or other trailers used to transfer waste commodities or other materials to disposal sites or locations.
• Responsible for analyzing routing to determine the most effective and efficient routing and completing all required load documentation to successfully complete hauling operations.
• Complete equipment safety inspections each day, complete light equipment maintenance and coordinate scheduled maintenance as directed by the Transfer Station Manager.
• Operate a front-load compactor truck used to collect and haul recyclable waste products and/or other commodities.  Responsible for analyzing routing to determine the most effective and efficient routing while servicing the county recycling canister sites and developing reports on the commodities collected.  
• Assist the transfer station manager in opening, closing, and the operation of Becker County waste collection facilities, including Inspecting incoming loads of waste materials and directing the proper disposal of the waste.  Recommend options for the correct disposal of banned materials.
• Operate and help maintain all equipment at the facility.  This includes a semi-truck & trailer, compactor, skid steer loader, rubber-tired pay loader, truck scale, computers, and various hand tools.
• Performs general maintenance, repair, and janitorial activities of the transfer station facility building and grounds.
• Educates customers on solid waste issues.
• Monitors the safety of job sites for benefit of customers and co-workers.
• Attends educational opportunities and meetings and maintains required certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Hours:
40 hours per week

Compensation and Benefits:
$25.15-$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 accordance with their specific union contract. In addition, the position is eligible for the County's health plan, consisting of three health plans and carrier options; Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts; Long-term and Short-Term Disability; Supplemental Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness plans; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The County contributes monthly health benefits to aide in the rising of insurance costs with the contribution rate evaluated annually. Additionally, employees have the option to take part of the contribution as cash in lieu of benefits.

CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled with first review of applications on July 14, 2025. Apply online at the Becker County website: Click Here. For more information, call (218)-846-7309.

*All correspondence will be done via email submitted on application. *

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