What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHW Attendant/Recycling Floater position at Otter Tail County?
JOB
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.
EXAMPLE 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: Operate recycling processing equipment including balers, crushers, conveyors, and sorters.Operate other recycling equipment including trucks, forklifts, and skid steers (unloading trucks bringing in product and loading semi-trucks with product destined for markets).Monitor equipment operation and report malfunction to appropriate supervisory personnel. Report other maintenance and repair needs to supervisory personnel.Maintain and repair recycling equipment (i.e. checking and changing oil, anti-freeze, greasing equipment, and welding).Maintain inventory records for recyclable materials.Provide assistance for Redemption Operator by helping to remove full containers. Recycling Route Specialist Tasks: Drive a straight hook truck with pup trailer or packer truck.Pick up and/or empty recycling containers.Execute daily routes and schedules.Perform daily DOT vehicle inspection.Revise the schedule according to weather conditions and amount of container usage. Transport materials to the Recycling Center and empty canisters or truck.Load bundles up to 150 lbs. into the truck.Maintain a route record and mileage logs.Provide routine and minor maintenance for trucks, trailers, canisters, and dumpsters.Coordinate major maintenance with Recycling Manager.Perform maintenance on canisters and dumpsters as needed. General: May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.Assist other areas of department when requested. These other areas include: redemption, transfer stations, landfills, and public information and education outreach.
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 ApplyTo 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 PreferenceEligible 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 InvestigationAll 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 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.
EXAMPLE 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: Operate recycling processing equipment including balers, crushers, conveyors, and sorters.Operate other recycling equipment including trucks, forklifts, and skid steers (unloading trucks bringing in product and loading semi-trucks with product destined for markets).Monitor equipment operation and report malfunction to appropriate supervisory personnel. Report other maintenance and repair needs to supervisory personnel.Maintain and repair recycling equipment (i.e. checking and changing oil, anti-freeze, greasing equipment, and welding).Maintain inventory records for recyclable materials.Provide assistance for Redemption Operator by helping to remove full containers. Recycling Route Specialist Tasks: Drive a straight hook truck with pup trailer or packer truck.Pick up and/or empty recycling containers.Execute daily routes and schedules.Perform daily DOT vehicle inspection.Revise the schedule according to weather conditions and amount of container usage. Transport materials to the Recycling Center and empty canisters or truck.Load bundles up to 150 lbs. into the truck.Maintain a route record and mileage logs.Provide routine and minor maintenance for trucks, trailers, canisters, and dumpsters.Coordinate major maintenance with Recycling Manager.Perform maintenance on canisters and dumpsters as needed. General: May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.Assist other areas of department when requested. These other areas include: redemption, transfer stations, landfills, and public information and education outreach.
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 ApplyTo 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 PreferenceEligible 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 InvestigationAll 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
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