Transfer Station Manager

Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years relevant post-high school training/ education and two year relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/ training/ experience.

Requirements:

• Valid Minnesota CLD Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain Landfill Operator's license and Household Hazardouse Waste Certification within six month of hire.
• Ability to operate department equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to apply professional/ managerial principles and judgment within overall goals and direction of senior management.
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, and have strong positive public relation skills.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of computer programs including Word and excel and other County provided software programs. Ability to learn programs related to the management of solid waste operations.
• Ability to use considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources and interpret guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Job Summary:
The Transfer Station Manager is responsible for managing and supervising the operations and personnel at the Becker County Transfer Station and Landfill.
 

Examples of Duties:

• Manages daily operations of the landfill and the transfer and disposal of County waste in compliance with County and State policies and regulations.
• Responsible for the intake of waste disposal fees from the public and private contractors including the proper calculation and collection of fees according to the transfer station fee schedule.
• Responsible for the coordination and shipment of waste to end disposal sites or to commodity buyers.
• Operates facility equipment which includes excavator, backhoe, compactor/ dozer, semi-trucks and trailers, skid steer, forklift, mini excavator with sorting grapple, pickup trucks, and other county vehicles.
• Oversees the Transfer Station, municipal solid waste campus operations and demolition landfill operations to ensure compliance with MPCA permit and rules, OSHA, and County Safety policies.
• Assists with requests for Proposals, negotiates and coordinates contract work and services with vendors, and makes recommendations to department head.
• Assists in the development of the solid waste operating and capital budgets and monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved budgets and budgeted operations.
• Monitors, reviews, and makes recommendations for future operational design and programming.
• Assists in the preparation of a variety of records and reports.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
• Effectively manage onsite operations for the safety of employees, the public, and facility operations. Conducts staff safety and operational meetings, keeps written agenda and meeting notes.
• Responsible for staff scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Assists and educates staff in federal, state, county, and departmental responsibilities and goals, relevant statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Hours:
Full-Time; 40 hours per week

Full Salary Range:
$29.06 - $37.92 per hour; depending on experience, the 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 cafeteria 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 Accidental, 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 $734.15 contribution as cash in lieu of benefits.

Application and Selection Process:
This position is open until filled with first review of applications on April 10, 2025. Apply online at the Becker County website: Click Here. For more information please contact Becker County Human Resources at 218-846-7309.

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

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Salary : $29 - $38