St. Louis County Employee Relations Department

Job Title:	Solid Waste Worker Intermediate (Open)
Closing Date/Time:	Fri. 11/20/09 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary:	$13.08 - $14.71 Hourly
Job Type:	Permanent, Unscheduled Part-Time
Location:	County-Wide, Minnesota

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Routine maintenance and service work attending a County solid waste facility or other designated location.
Distinguishing Features of Work:
An employee in this class performs routine maintenance and customer service tasks at a County solid waste facility or other designated location. Duties assigned include: opening/closing facility and ensuring services are accessible during operating hours; performing routine inspections of facility and completing general site clean-up and maintenance; screening mixed solid waste, recyclables, demolition and other designated types of waste materials; explaining routine waste disposal policies/procedures and directing the public to appropriate disposal areas; collecting fees and recording daily transactions and waste material quantities, and performing waste materials handling and disposal in accordance with prescribed waste management regulations. Positions in this class are assigned at multi-purpose solid waste collection sites that require more varied decision making and site management duties than at disposal sites handling limited materials types such as household waste and recyclables. Under the direction of Solid Waste Department senior staff, work is performed in accordance with established solid waste disposal guidelines and procedures.
Work Environment:
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Vision; hearing; balance; and work outside. FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; push/pull up to 10 pounds; grasp/handle; stand; walk; and customer/public contact. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb ladders; reach; reach above shoulder; sit; stoop/bend; and work inside.
Selection Process:
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a standard passenger vehicle driver's license. Must acquire a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Type III Waste Disposal Certification before being certified as a permanent employee in this classification. Experience & Training Rating 100% Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this rating. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Employee Relations Department or online at www.stlouiscounty.org/jobdescriptions. VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you: Veteran: DD214 Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months. Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.) Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate. PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position. BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with Arrowhead Regional Corrections may be subject to a background investigation. DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment. NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, gender, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.