Environmental Services Worker I/II

Environmental Services Worker I/II

Salary

$19.70 - $24.98 Hourly

Location

County-Wide, MN

Job Type

Permanent, Part-Time

Job Number

26-141/776-02

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Kind of Work

Routine work attending and monitoring County solid waste facilities.

We are hiring for a total of (2) positions within St. Louis County. These positions have varying hours and locations.

The current hiring needs are as follows:

• .41 FTE - Kabetogama and Ash River Trail Canister Sites.
• 0.0 FTE - This FTE provides coverage for short-term vacancies throughout the county, where the employee will primarily assess disposal fees, collect payments, and perform maintenance and service work monitoring solid waste collection facilities as needed as an Environmental Services Worker I or Environmental Services Worker II. The schedule for this position is typically created a month in advance, although the position is used to fill in for short notice vacancies from time to time, so there will be additional opportunities to pick up extra hours. Assigned location will be the solid waste facility in closest proximity to the employees residence, however the employee will be required to travel to any solid waste facility in need of coverage. Information about mileage reimbursement will be discussed during the interview.

The successful candidate will serve in a dual class role, primarily as an Environmental Services Worker I (Grade 6: $19.70 - $26.14), but will also serve intermittently as an Environmental Services Worker II (Grade 9: $21.28 - $28.75).

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026 for Environmental Services Worker I. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $19.70 - $26.14 per hour.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026 for Environmental Services Worker II. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $21.28 - $28.75 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Environmental Services Worker I:

An employee in this class performs entry level maintenance and customer service tasks at a county solid waste facility. Duties include ensuring services are accessible during operating hours; performing routine inspections of facility and completing general site clean-up and maintenance; screening mixed solid waste and recyclables; explaining 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. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Environmental Services Worker II:

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.

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 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKER I (Pass/Fail):

• Successfully obtaining a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Type III Waste Disposal Certification within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain the certification by completion of probation will result in termination from the position.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKER II (Pass/Fail):

• One (1) year of full-time paid verifiable experience as a licensed solid waste facility attendant; OR 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.
• Successfully obtaining a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Type III Waste Disposal Certification within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain the certification by completion of probation will result in termination from the position.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.

RATING SYSTEM:

Experience & Training Rating - 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:

• September 28, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of October 12, 2026 - Experience & Training to be scored
• Week of October 26, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

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. Click Here.

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.

01

Please type or clearly print your name.

02

The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

• Yes

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?

• Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
• No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States

05

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in environmental management, environmental science, geology, biology, soil science, or a physical science-related field?

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following best describes your level of full-time experience? Please prorate part-time experience. (full-time = 1 year at 40 hr/week or 2080 hours.)

• 4+ years of full-time paid experience as a licensed solid waste facility attendant
• 2-4 years of full-time paid experience as a licensed solid waste facility attendant
• 1 year of full-time paid experience as a licensed solid waste facility attendant
• 4+ years full-time paid experience in customer service, maintenance, or a related field
• 2-4 years full-time paid experience in customer service, maintenance, or a related field
• 2 years of full-time paid experience in customer service, maintenance, or a related field
• none of the above

08

Environmental Services Worker I/II Availability: Which positions do you wish to be considered for? Failure to accept a job offered to you under the conditions you have given will result in removal from the eligible register.

• .41 FTE - Kabetogama and Ash River Trail Canister Sites.
• 0.0 FTE This position provides coverage for short-term vacancies throughout the county. Assigned location will be the transfer station in closest proximity to the employees residence.
• All of the Above Sites

09

I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota

Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1

Duluth, Minnesota, 55802

Phone 218-726-2422

Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov