What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste and Recycling Tech (Part Time Temporary) position at Blue Earth County, MN?
Salary : $16.00 Hourly
Location : Mankato, MN
Job Type : Part Time
Job Number : 2025-00014
Department : Property and Environmental Resources
Division : Waste & Recycling
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
Under direct supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisor, this position performs work in the operation of the Blue Earth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility including safely collecting, handling, sorting, and bulking wastes according to approved procedures. This position may also perform duties at the Ponderosa Landfill, as assigned.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Collects Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and other acceptable materials from the public during HHW collections. Receives HHW materials from public participants and evaluates waste acceptability. Assists in collecting user information from public, as needed.
- Interacts with general public at Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections. Provides good customer service to public using HHW facility during collections. Provides public with general information about the HHW facility and the HHW program. Assists the public with waste disposal or related questions during HHW collections.
- Sorts collected wastes into designated and approved containers and locations. Prepares collected waste for reuse, recycling or disposal as directed by County Staff and according to County guidelines and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements. Maintains basic awareness of chemical hazards and safe material handling.
- Maintains facility. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance necessary to sustain clean, safe, and orderly working conditions. Assists in keeping facility safe and functional for public use during collections.
- Knows facility safety policies and emergency response procedures. Performs work safely and in accordance with safety procedures. Properly Uses Safety Equipment.
- Interacts positively with internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.
- Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
- Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
HOURS OF WORK
Schedules vary depending on schedule determined between the employee and the supervisor. The employee will generally work April through October, with typical hours on Tuesdays from 11 : 30 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m. plus one or two additional days per week from 11 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. May include one Saturday per month from 7 : 30 a.m. to 12 : 30 p.m. Part-time, temporary employees may not work in excess of 29 hours per week or 67 days per year.
Contracted Employee
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
Do you currently have a valid Minnesota driver's license or a valid driver's license from another state?
Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working in an industrial, commercial, maintenance, construction, or other setting where physical handling or management of large quantities of material was required?
Please describe your experience working in an industrial, commercial, maintenance, construction, or other setting where physical handling or management of large quantities of material was required? If you have no experience, type N / A.
Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working in a Household Hazardous Waste facility, or other employment setting where regular management or use of hazardous materials was required?
Describe your experience working in a Household Hazardous Waste Facility, or other employment setting where management or use of hazardous materials was required. If you do not have any experience, TYPE N / A.
Do you have your certification in first aid and CPR?
Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience performing customer service duties such as but not limited to greeting the public, answering questions, and troubleshooting customer problems?
Describe your experience performing customer service duties such as but not limited to greeting the public, answering questions, and troubleshooting customer problems. If you do not have any experience, type N / A.
Which of the following best describes your knowledge of the proper management of hazardous waste or other hazardous materials?
Select the work experience you have had in any of the following areas (select all that apply)
Are you available to work on Saturdays as needed?
Describe how your background and experience align with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS : Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you well qualified for this position.
Why do you want this position with Blue Earth County?
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to : verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history, pre-employment drug testing, physical examination?
Required Question
Salary : $16
