Koochiching County - Employment Opportunity Environmental Services Department

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1 Koochiching County - Employment Opportunity Environmental Services Department Position: Koochiching County Transfer Station Operator Starting Pay: Benefits: $17.64/hour ($22.04 at 100% scale) Public Employee Benefit Package - more information available with application form. Minimum Qualifications/Eperience: High School Diploma or GED; two years heavy equipment operating and general maintenance eperience; good verbal communication skills; good public relations skills; good organizational, tracking and reporting skills; ability to work under adverse conditions; fleibility to work with short notice, work Saturdays and some holidays. Other qualifications and eperience will be considered. Required Training: Successful applicant must be able to obtain Minnesota Type II or Type III MPCA Landfill Operator Certification within 6 months and a 24 Hour HHW Safety and Health Training Certificate within one year. Applicant must have a clean driving record and be able to obtain a Minnesota commercial driver s license if/when job duty require it. Application availability: Application forms and informational packets are available at the Environmental Services Department in the County Courthouse and online at: Application must be submitted to the Environmental Services Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16 th, 2018 For more information contact: Koochiching County Environmental Services Department th Street Int l Falls, MN The County of Koochiching does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, political affiliation, se, age or handicapped status. EEO.

2 POSITION DESCRIPTION KOOCHICHING COUNTY SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION Position Title: Transfer Station Operator Date: 4/2010 Job Summary: Department: Environmental Services Job Evaluation Assignment FLSA Status: Non-Eempt Immediate Supervisor s Position Title: Director of Environmental Services Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Services, the Transfer Station Operator is responsible for performing the daily operations required at the transfer station, demolition, recycling and brush/composite site. Duties will include proper operation of equipment in the handling and disposal of all Municipal Solid Waste, demolition material, hazardous waste, and recyclables that are delivered to the facility. The Operator is responsible for general maintenance of equipment, and assuring that the facility follows State, Federal, and Local regulations. SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Operates a variety of equipment (e.g. bobcats, forklift, loaders, tractor trailers, glass crusher, conveyor systems, etc.) used in the proper handling, transfer and disposal of all municipal solid waste, demolition, hazardous waste, composite/brush and recyclable materials brought to the transfer facility. Informs haulers, contractors and the public regarding fees for specific items, proper disposal locations, acceptable and non-acceptable items. 2. Operates Liebherr and Dozer to maintain demolition landfill site, compost and brush sites. Maintains International Falls and Big Falls demolition landfills. Compacts demolition materials; pushes demolition on working face and covers demolition with clay per state regulations. Operates bobcat to sort and store appliances, TV s, tires, glass, cardboard and other materials. 3. Performs general facility and building maintenance and custodial duties. Cleans floors, performs yard maintenance and snow removal. Monitors and secures building and facility when eiting the facility. 4. Assists and helps unload recycle trailers and sorting of items into correct locations. Operates and bales all recycled items and loads recyclables into trailer for shipping. Cleans baler and recycling floor after processing shipments. 5. Performs general equipment maintenance and repairs to transfer station equipment and vehicles. 6. Assists with on-site and rural hazardous waste collection activities, as assigned, determining acceptable materials, handling and proper processing of hazardous materials. 7. Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

3 RESPONSIBILITY FOR DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS Titles of Positions Directly Supervised # of Employees TOTAL 0 SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum education required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following: REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING (choose one) DEGREE INFORMATION: Type of degree: (B.S., M.A., etc.) less than high school diploma High school diploma or GED. Major field of study or degree emphasis: 1 yr post secondary 2 yrs post secondary 3 yrs college 4 yrs college 1st year graduate level 2nd year graduate level Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job: Relevant laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances that pertain to or transfer station, recycling or landfill sites/operations. Knowledge of landfill and heavy equipment operation and purposes. Knowledge of acceptable and non-acceptable materials in accordance with department procedures, policies and transfer station regulations. Customer service principles and procedures. Knowledge of departmental recordkeeping and documentation requirements. Knowledge of safety and risk management procedures and equipment. General routine/general equipment maintenance and repair. Required Work Eperience in Addition to Formal Education/Training: Minimum of 2 years of eperience operating heavy equipment.

4 ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK Skilled in: Learning and applying and enforcing various state and local laws, codes, rules and ordinances pertaining to landfill operations and the suitability of landfill /transfer facility materials. Operation and use of equipment used in landfill operations and maintenance procedures (e.g. compactors, dozers, skid-steer, etc.) in maintaining facility sites in accordance with regulations and procedures. Basic math. Learning and following safety and risk procedures. Customer relation skills needed in dealing appropriately with the public and contractors over the inspection and eplanation of landfill procedures, policies and regulations; fees, and material suitability. Maintaining and documenting landfill records, logs and documentation requirements. Performing duties and responsibilities under minimal direction and supervision. Maintaining and performing preventive maintenance on landfill equipment, building and grounds. LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION Identify licenses/certification required: A Valid Class C Minnesota Driver s License or evidence of mobility. Must be able to obtain a class B Commercial license if requested. Must acquire within 1 year of employment the following: Type II or Type III Landfill Operator License 24 Hour HHW Safety & Health Training Certificate Forklift Operator Training HAZARDOUS WORKING CONDITIONS: The essential duties of the work are performed under various physical hazards or environmental conditions noted. Unusual or hazardous working conditions related to performance of duties: Duties and responsibilities involve the operations of heavy equipment in the operation of the landfill and eposure to debris and chemicals brought within the landfill or hazards associated with moving demolition and landfill materials with heavy equipment; equipment rollovers; injury from slips, trips or falls on transfer floor; eposure to dust; changing outdoor weather conditions; fumes; walking in/around/on debris and subject to sharps, cuts, and punctures requiring attention to safety procedures and equipment.

5 SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/responsibilities Employee is required to: Never 1-33% Occasionally Stand 34-66% Frequently % Continuously Walk Sit Use hands deterously (use fingers to handle, feel) Reach with hands and arms Climb or balance Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Physical (Lift & carry): up to 10 pounds up to 25 pounds up to 50 pounds up to 100 pounds PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/responsibilities Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows: Medium Heavy Work: Eerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects in the performance of the job.

6 SECTION IV: CLASSIFICATION HISTORY AND APPROVAL This Position Description reflects an accurate and complete description of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. Classification History: Date Board Adopted:

7 EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS RETIREMENT PERA You and your employer both contribute to PERA on your behalf. Employee share COORD: 6.50% DCP: 5% P&F: 10.8% CORR: 5.83% Employer share COORD: 7.50% DCP: 5% P&F: 16.2% CORR: 8.75% Federal and state income taes on PERA contributions are deferred. Thus, PERA benefits will be taable when they are received. HEALTH INSURANCE CMM - Common Plan #16 Single coverage paid by the County at 100%. Family coverage - County pays $ of monthly premium; employee pays $197 of monthly premium. BC/BS of MN Benefit Features: Deductible Out-Of-Pocket Ma $1,500 per person, per calendar year $3,000 per family, per calendar year $2,500 per person, per calendar year $5,000 per family, per calendar year Presc. Drug 3-tier drug plan choice $15 copay/generic $30 copay/formulary drugs (no generic available) $45 Non-Form. (generic avail/select name brand) Out-Of-Pocket Ma RX OOP CAP 2000/4000 Lifetime Maimum Hospital Outpatient Hospital Inpatient UNLIMITED 80% after you pay the deductible 80% after you pay the deductible Health Club Membership Discount Preventive Care 100% in-network For other features please see the Summary Plan Description on file in payroll. VEBA County Pays 100% single premium and deposits $79.50 a month into individual VEBA Account. County and employees each pay a portion of the premium (ER pays and EE pays 69.00) with the County depositing $95.00 a month into employees VEBA account.

8 Deductible 2600/S 5200/F Out of Pocket 3500/S 6500/F (The following items are applied toward the OOP Ma coinsurance; deductibles; prescription drugs; and penalties for not giving preadmission notification.) DRUG PLAN: 80% after deductible Drugs subject to deductible and coinsurance. PREVENTIVE CARE: all covered at 100% Cancer screenings, gynecological eam. routine physical eam, hearing screening, vision eam, immunizations, osteoporosis screening, lab services (including cholesterol/lipid profile, thyroid screening, diabetes screening, hemoglobin CBC, urinalysis), screening for Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, well child-services, prenatal care. Services to treat an illness/injury diagnosed as a result of preventive care services may be covered under other Plan benefits. -lifetime maimum = unlimited -health club membership discount LIFE INSURANCE $10,000 Life and AD&D coverage paid by the County at 100% $10,000 Life and AD&D coverage paid by the medical reserves at 100% The Hartford LIFE INSURANCE Voluntary Plans Available Self, Spouse & dependent children DENTAL Voluntary Plans Available Premium paid by the employee / preta. Dearborn National See the Personnel/Pay Coordinator if interested. LTD&STD Voluntary Plans Available Premium paid by the employee, after ta. The Hartford See the Personnel/Pay Coordinator if interested. VISION Voluntary Plans Available Premium paid by the employee / preta. BC/BS Davis Network See the Personnel/Pay Coordinator if interested.

9 FLEX PLAN BENEFIT County sponsored employee benefit program that allows you to convert taed wages into non-taable benefits. Claims Administrator: MII Life, Select Account Eligibility: After 6 mos. as a County employee Benefit Features: Out-of-pocket medical epense ma of $2,650 Child care epense reimb. ma of $5,000 Premiums for employer sponsored group insurance plans Vacation Earnings: Earned per pay period, starting at 4 hours a pay period and increasing based on years of service. Sick Leave Earning: Earned per pay period at 4 hours a pay period. Floating Holiday: 1 Day Floating Holiday earned January 1 after date of hire. Paid Holidays: 11 Payroll: Paid every other Friday with 26 pay periods paid in calendar year.