• Equipment Operator-Solid Waste

    Olmsted County (Rochester, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Under the general supervision, performs skilled work in a variety of solid waste tasks and locations. Safely and efficiently operations a variety of heavy and complex equipment used in the receipt, processing and disposal of solid waste, including filling, compaction, and covering of waste, maintenance and repair of various solid waste facilities, and the operation of the county yard waste compost site. Work is performed at all solid waste sites including the landfill, compost site, Olmsted Waste to Energy Facility (OWEF), hazardous waste facility, and the recycling center. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

    ### Minimum Education Required

    A combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of full-time heavy equipment operation in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

     

    NOTE: Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test per the Omnibus Transportation Testing Act of 1991, Department of Transportation rule, 49 CFR part 40 and will be subject to subsequent testing as required per the regulation.

    Required Special Qualifications:

    Successfully complete the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency landfill operator II training course and become certified with one (1) year of employment.

     

    Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual occupational physical in order to obtain medical approval to wear a respirator.

    Desirable Qualifications:

    Valid Minnesota Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    A combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of full-time heavy equipment operation in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

     

    NOTE: Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test per the Omnibus Transportation Testing Act of 1991, Department of Transportation rule, 49 CFR part 40 and will be subject to subsequent testing as required per the regulation.

    Required Special Qualifications:

    Successfully complete the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency landfill operator II training course and become certified with one (1) year of employment.

     

    Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual occupational physical in order to obtain medical approval to wear a respirator.

    Desirable Qualifications:

    Valid Minnesota Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    1

     

    ### Public Transportation Accessible

    No

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

    ### Compensation

    $26.23 - $43.81 / Hourly

     

    ### Postal Code

    55901

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

     

    3115

     

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

    ### Job Benefits

    https://olmsted.attract.neogov.com/p/employeebenefits

    ### Application Link

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/5124776/equipment-operator-solid-waste