Salary: $43,680.00 – $47,408.17 Annually
Location : Brooklyn Park, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23EEDB27DBH151
Department: Environment and Energy
Division: Brooklyn Park Transfer Station
Opening Date: 06/15/2023
Closing Date: 6/29/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Environment and Energy Department is seeking a Recycling Center Operator (RCO) to help with screening, unloading, moving, and sorting of solid waste materials for citizens at the Transfer Station.
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Location and hours:
This position will be located at the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station, 8100 Jefferson Highway Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, there is no public transportation to this building. Work hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as Recycling Center Operator.
Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Screen drop-off materials and direct citizens to the appropriate area of the recycling center; assist with unloading vehicle. Inspect incoming organic loads for contamination.
- Remove unacceptable items from the solid waste and recycling area.
- Assist with unloading materials from vehicles and help with backing in of trailers.
- Keep all recyclable materials inside their respective containers; replace full containers with empty containers.
- Clean the unloading area at the end of each shift; sweep floor with a propane powered floor sweeper.
- Operate a forklift to move waste materials and recyclables. Operate and perform routine maintenance on cardboard bailer.
- Stack large electronics items on pallets; place pallets on the shrink-wrap machine and operate shrink-wrap machine to wrap electronic items for shipment.
- Operate the compactor for recyclables. Ensure only acceptable recyclables are placed in the compactor and notify vender when compactor is full.
- Perform minor repairs on equipment or report the need for major repairs.
Need to have:
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver’s permit.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without accommodation, on a regular basis.
Nice To have:
- Ability to obtain a forklift permit within six months of employment.
- Experience:
- Working in a solid waste transfer station and/or recycling center.
- Operating heavy equipment such as a front-end loader or a forklift in a professional setting.
- Operating a skid steer to move cardboard.
About the department:
The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals — that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at .
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can’t – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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The requirements for this position are:
A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver’s Permit. Click to read about the County Permit Program.
Work hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Access to reliable transportation as the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station, 8100 Jefferson Highway Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 is not served by public transportation.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
- Yes
- No
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working in a solid waste transfer station and/or recycling center?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Describe your experience working in a solid waste transfer station and/or recycling center, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this type of experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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Which of the following heavy equipment have you operated in a professional setting? Check all that apply.
- Front-end loader
- Forklift
- Other
- None of the above
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If you answered “other” to the previous question, list the heavy equipment you have operated in a work setting. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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Do you have experience operating a skid steer?
- Yes
- No
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Describe your experience operating a skid steer, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this type of experience, type “None” in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
- College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
- Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
- Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
- Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
- Hennepin County job notification emails
- Indeed.com
- Job fair or networking event
- Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
- Professional association (job board or email)
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
- Other
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