HHW Attendant/Recycling Floater

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Fergus Falls, MN

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 08 : 02 / 25

Department : Solid Waste

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central

Description

Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Household Hazardous Waste Attendant / Recycling Floater to work in the Solid Waste Department. This position primarily works as a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Attendant but also fills in as a Recycling Operator and Recycling Route Specialist as needed. As an HHW Attendant, this position works in the HHW facility under direction of the HHW Regional Program Manager and attends HHW mobile collection events. As a Recycling Operator and Recycling Route Specialist, this position will operate recycling equipment at the Recycling Center and drive a straight hook truck with a pup trailer / packer truck picking up recycling within Otter Tail County.

Examples of Duties

HHW Attendant Tasks :

• Sort, process, and store HHW materials in accordance with state guidelines.
• Assist in operation of paint and reuse center.
• Maintain safe working environment and cleanliness of building and grounds.
• Provide information in person, by telephone, or through email. Respond to questions on proper management of HHW.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment (forklift, skid steer, crusher, compactor, some hydraulic mechanisms).
• Complete inspection logs in vehicles, eye wash stations, HHW drums, fire extinguishers, etc. Schedule services, as needed.
• Have working knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of handling HHW.
• Organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Be able to compare, count, differentiate, measure, and sort data.
• Attend training and education sessions and maintain CDL and HHW Certifications as required.
• Provide training and direction to fill-in workers such as the STS Crew, CEP, and temporary workers.

Recycling Operator Tasks :

Recycling Route Specialist Tasks :

General :

Minimum Qualifications

Supplemental Information

This position is regularly scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. The current starting salary for this position is $21.35 per hour, with career advancement to $32.02.

The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview and the finalist will have a practical driving test. Prior to hire, applicants are required to pass a background investigation, pre-employment medical examination, and drug screening. A standard 12 month probationary period applies.

Please note : This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to the essential job duties. As a safety-sensitive employee, you are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. In addition, you are subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion / cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, and post-accident.

In addition, a pre-employment physical examination is required for this position. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted.

When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.

Veterans Preference

Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.

Background Investigation

All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources : Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.

Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.

Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.

Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Otter Tail County provides an attractive benefit package for regular full-time employees, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Regular full-time employees can expect to accrue holiday, sick, and vacation leave benefits. In addition, employees receive professional development opportunities.

The following questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and experience and is used to determine advancement in the hiring process. Be sure that your responses are thorough and complete. If a question asks for education and experience that you have already stated in the employment application, it is still important to answer the question thoroughly on the questionnaire.

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Do you have a valid Minnesota Commercial Class A driver's license?

Describe your experience dealing with the public or customers in a professional setting.

Describe your experience handling hazardous or potentially hazardous material and your overall knowledge of hazardous waste.

Describe your experience driving / operating commercial vehicles and trailers.

Describe your experience operating industrial equipment, e.g. balers, compactors, conveyors, etc.

Are you bilingual? If you are bilingual, indicate the language(s) you speak and your skill level. Also tell us whether you can speak fluently, read / or write the language(s).

Have you included your entire work history on this employment application? Do not mark your application "see resume". Not including your entire work history will render your application incomplete.

How did you hear about this job opportunity? Check all that apply.

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