DODGE COUNTY JOB POSTING

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SOLID WASTE FACILITY OPERATOR

We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

POSITION TITLE

SOLID

WASTE FACILITY OPERATOR DATE OF CLOSING

September 23, 2026

REPORTS TO:

Solid Waste Facility Manager and Environmental Services Director HOURS:

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm / Occasional Saturdays 8:00am-Noon

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the daily operations of the Recycling Center, Transfer Station, Yard Waste Composting Site, and Recyclables Drop-box Collection sites. Primary duties include customer service, material handling, operation and maintenance of heavy trucks, tractors, loaders, mowers, balers, crushers, conveyors, screens, and similar equipment.

PAY RANGE

$24.45 - $30.98 per hour

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Waste sorting and disposal Recyclables sorting, processing and transport Customer service Perform duties of Solid Waste Facility Manager in his/her absence

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Skill in operating conveyors and other material processing equipment, front end loader, skid loader and heavy trucks. Ability to communicate with the public on matters concerning waste and recycling, follow oral and written instructions, perform minor operating adjustments and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment, perform strenuous work under varying conditions, deal courteously with customers, use cash register and be responsible for all money therein.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma Must have or be able to obtain Class A Driver's License; P lease

Note:

an employment offer will be contingent on completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol tests with negative test results and a criminal background check

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work is medium to heavy, involving lifting and carrying objects weighing over fifty pounds. Finger and manual dexterity and motor coordination are required for the variety of jobs performed. Work will be dirty and hazardous at times, subject to cuts, shock hazard, possible injury by power tools and subject to noise, dust, and vibrations from machinery.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT

DODGE

COUNTY EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

(507) 635-6239 www.co.dodge.mn.us

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.45 - $30.98 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person