Transfer Station Operator-Driver

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Interviews will take place every Friday until filled starting on Friday, May 8, 2026. 

Interview Location: Carlton County Government Services Building Administration/Human Resources Conference Room, 1307 Cloquet Avenue, Cloquet, MN 55720.

Healthcare

• Family Monthly Premium $350.58
• Single Monthly Premium Paid in Full by Employer
• Deductibles covered by VEBA plan funded by Employer

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Operate the Carlton County Transfer Station to ensure that services are accessible during operating hours. Monitor, screen and sort solid waste. Operate heavy motorized equipment for monitoring, screening and sorting solid waste. Coordinate with subcontractors and solid waste haulers. Deliver solid waste from Transfer Station to St. Louis County Regional Landfill in Virginia, MN and SKB Cloquet-Shamrock Environmental Landfill in Cloquet, MN. Work cooperatively with customers and co-workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Waste Screening Administration

• Screen waste to determine acceptability and disposal or recycling destination. Inform the public/businesses of acceptability/destination.
• Visually identify solid waste type and recyclable materials.
• Inspect and determine proper handling and disposal of all types of waste materials accepted at the facility, including properly sorting; storage; monitoring and correction of unacceptable materials disposal; special handling of hazardous items; clean-up of spilled waste; removal of materials by subcontractors.
• Sort solid waste and recycling using heavy motorized equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of the grounds, disposal or recycling containers, and material stockpiles.
• Maintain prescribed records on types and quantities/volumes of materials received, stored and removed from the facility. Notify subcontractors at appropriate times for removal of materials from the site.
• Explain disposal rules and procedures to the public and enforce compliance.
• Notify administrator of issues or disrepair at disposal site.
• Complete daily log entries.
• Maintain a clean office and workspace.

Equipment Operation

• Operate a compactor and grapple to sort and compact waste for transportation subcontractor.
• Utilize a skid steer with forklift, bucket and broom attachment to sort waste, perform snow and debris removal, and transport waste on pallets.
• Operate tandem axle semi-truck and walking floor transfer trailers to collect and deliver solid waste to landfill.
• Drive safely and efficiently in various weather conditions while adhering to traffic laws.
• Inspect equipment each day for safety or maintenance issues. Perform minor maintenance of equipment as required such as greasing, oil changes, hose and fitting repair, and routine servicing.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment used during operations.
• Complete manual snow and debris removal.

Customer Service

• Demonstrate superior seamless customer service, integrity and commitment to innovation, efficiency and fiscally responsible activity. Work cooperatively with customers, public, co-workers and subcontractors.
• Communicate orally with customers, co-workers, subcontractors and the public in a face-to-face, one-to-one manner or via phone.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time work experience operating heavy equipment.
• Preferred experience with solid waste.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Training Required: 

• Annual Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and safety training.

Certificates/Licenses Required: 

• State of Minnesota Class A driver’s license. Must acquire MPCA Type III Waste Disposal Certification within one (1) year of date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Required at Entry:

• Knowledge of operating hazards and safety requirements of assigned equipment.
• Basic knowledge of the solid waste, recycling and hazardous waste industry.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, subcontractors and the public in a face-to-face, one-to-one manner or via phone.
• Ability to operate the equipment noted in examples of work performed.
• Ability to locate and repair minor operational equipment deficiencies.
• Ability to maintain records, both written and electronic.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in absence of onsite supervisor.
• Basic ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Salary : $56,555 - $69,992