Solid Waste Facility Attendant
In this position, one conducts routine, advanced level work attending and monitoring a County solid waste facility, which includes operating the transfer station scale and processing payments. The typical work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday each week. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $20.46 - $27.64 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class performs advanced level maintenance and customer service tasks at a county solid waste facility. Duties include monitoring operations of independent solid waste contractors, leading and coordinating the work of assigned staff, screening solid waste brought to disposal sites, collecting applicable tipping fees, maintaining site operating records, directing the public to appropriate disposal units / sites, and ensuring that disposal site is operational. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT : Balance; hearing; vision and work outside. FREQUENT : Lift and carry 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass / Fail) : Two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in customer service, maintenance, or a related field; OR equivalent training and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration. Successfully obtaining a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Type III Waste Disposal Certification within one (1) year of employment. Possession of a valid driver's license. Experience & Training will be 100% of the scoring process : 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 assessment. 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.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE : October 20, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin Week of November 3, 2025 - Experience & Training to be scored Week of November 17, 2025 - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov / 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 noting character of service. 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. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements.
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. DRUG TESTING : Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test. BACKGROUND CHECK : Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation. 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 a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment. NON-DISCRIMINATION : St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including : Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave, Paid Holidays, Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Training and Advancement Opportunities, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, Employee Wellness Program, Pet Insurance. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
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