• General Repair Worker

    State of Minnesota (Little Falls, MN)


    Job Class: General Repair Worker

    Agency: Military Affairs

    + **Job ID:** 89304

    + **Location:** Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

    + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

    + **Regular/Temporary:** Regular

    + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers

    + **Date Posted:** 11/15/2025

    + **Closing Date:** 11/24/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Military Affairs

    + **Division/Unit:** FMB/Refuse

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift/ 7:00am-3:30pm

    + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $26.77 - $30.81 / hourly

    + **Classified Status:** Classified

    + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) **:** Yes

     

    The work you'll do is more than just a job.

     

    At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

     

    This position exists to provide collection, processing and disposal of solid waste, recycling, organics, scrap metal, treated and untreated wood, demolition debris operation, and contaminated soils storage for Camp Ripley Training Site.

    Minimum Qualifications

    - Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.

     

    - Ability to perform work functions that provide recycling, solid waste collection, processing and disposal.

     

    - Ability to perform work functions for demolition debris collection and landfill operations.

     

    - Provide quality Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) program on all tools and equipment.

     

    - Ability to safely operate and perform preventive maintenance on Refuse vehicles.

     

    - Ability to follow oral and written instructions; provide work instructions to unskilled helpers.

     

    - Knowledge and the ability to maintain refuse equipment to ensure safe working environment.

     

    - Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Common Access Card

     

    - Must possess a valid Minnesota Class B driver’s license

     

    - Must possess the ability to be licensed for demo debris landfill operation within one year of hiring.

     

    Must have a thorough knowledge of the various articles of machinery and equipment used in refuse collection,

     

    recycling, or demo debris.

     

    - Check equipment before, during and after operation as prescribed by Military Maintenance Manual.

     

    - Perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on all equipment and tools.

     

    - Listens for unusual noises or unusual conditions and reports same to mechanic.

     

    - Respond to and clean up hazardous spills and meet training requirements set by the Post Commander and

     

    HAZWOPER Training Course.

     

    - Ability to follow oral and written instructions; provide work instructions to unskilled helpers.

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Demo Debris Landfill license.

     

    - Operate a 40 yd garbage truck.

     

    - Must have knowledge skills and abilities related to recycling practices, organics, and hazardous waste

     

    material.

     

    - Operate 6000 lbs. forklift

     

    - Operate a frontend loader.

     

    - Able to operate a cardboard compactor.

     

    - Understand the recycling processes

    Physical Requirements

    - Position requires lifting objects up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting/carrying objects such as heavy tools, ladders and equipment. Job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain and may involve sitting, crawling, bending and stooping with pushing and pulling of arms and/or leg controls. Ability to work in an environment which may include exposure to dust, noise, heat, moisture and adverse weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain and/or wind.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

     

    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.