Solid Waste Operations Specialist

The Position

Beltrami County is hiring a temporary Solid Waste Operations Specialist I. This is a full-time, benefited position governed by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #49, with the assignment scheduled to continue through July 31, 2027.

Responsibilities include assisting the public by directing traffic to the appropriate sites for disposal of waste, inspecting loads for regulatory compliance, operating forklift, skid steer, telehandler, sorting waste, facility and equipment maintenance, and related work. Ensures all Beltrami County owned and operated Solid Waste Facilities are operating per the MPCA Permit. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned Solid Waste facility, vehicles, and equipment.

Coordinates all activities with the public daily at assigned facility to assist in the proper disposal of Solid Waste within Beltrami County. Maintains all facilities, vehicles, grounds, and equipment.

Preferred hiring salary range is $23.22 to $25.36 per hour with a full range of $23.22 to $29.40 per hour. Placement depends on factors such as qualifications, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable policy guidelines.

Education and Experience Minimum requirements are:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of solid waste, equipment operation, materials handling, or related work experience.
• Valid MN driver's license.

Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions

• Facility operations at the Transfer Stations, Demolition Landfill, and Remote Transfer Site.
• Identifies Household Hazardous Waste, sorts, stores/packages, documents, and prepares for disposal.
• Process, package, transport special waste for shipment, evacuation of refrigerant in appliance (Lic Required), batteries, light bulbs, ballasts, electronics, boat wrap, shredded paper.
• Operates all facilities per MPCA Permit, Industrial Solid Waste Management Plan, and the Facility Operation and Maintenance Plan, public works safety manual, and as directed by supervisor
• Inspects loads for regulatory compliance and keeps accurate records.
• Works directly with the public by directing traffic to appropriate sites for disposal of waste; assists with unloading waste.
• Empties transfer station dumpsters.
• Track all waste entering and leaving a facility with computer software, charge for all billable waste, maintain cash register, end of the day report/reconciliation/deposit. Collect payment (Cash/CC); answers telephone/intercom calls from the public.
• Communicate (phone, in-person, intercom, 2-way radio), inspect (regulatory compliance), direct, and instruct waste haulers and customers to the appropriate recycling/disposal container/area. Deal with difficult customers.
• Maintains buildings and grounds of facilities including snow removal, building upkeep, general cleaning, mowing, weed whipping, etc.
• Maintains and operates heavy equipment (forklift, skid steer, telehandler, baler, wheeled loader, waste compactors, scissor lift, and floor scrubber).
• Keeps detailed service, maintenance, and inspection logs on all equipment.
• Performs periodic safety inspections; wears proper PPE for the job.
• Works safely using heavy equipment around public traffic.
• Identifies safety issues and notifies supervisor as issues arise; follows all department safety guidelines.
• Enforces county, state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to solid waste, recycling, landfilling, and household hazardous waste.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the solid waste industry; thorough knowledge of hazardous and toxic waste; general knowledge of equipment preventive maintenance plans; thorough knowledge of safety manuals and emergency actions plans; general knowledge…