What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Facility Operator position at DODGE COUNTY MINNESOTA?
DODGE COUNTY JOB POSTING: 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: October 14th, 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; please 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
Salary : $24 - $31