Waste and Recycling Tech Part-Time Temporary

Waste and Recycling Tech Part-Time Temporary

Salary: $16.00 Hourly Location: Mankato, MN Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2026-00023 Department: Property and Environmental Resources Division Waste & Recycling Opening Date: 03/11/2026

DESCRIPTION Under direct supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisor, this position performs work in the operation of the Blue Earth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility including safely collecting, handling, sorting, and bulking wastes according to approved procedures. This position may also perform duties at the Ponderosa Landfill, as assigned.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collects Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and other acceptable materials from the public during HHW collections.
• Receives HHW materials from public participants and evaluates waste acceptability.
• Assists in collecting user information from public, as needed.
• Interacts with general public at Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections.
• Provides good customer service to public using HHW facility during collections.
• Provides public with general information about the HHW facility and the HHW program.
• Assists the public with waste disposal or related questions during HHW collections.
• Sorts collected wastes into designated and approved containers and locations.
• Prepares collected waste for reuse, recycling or disposal as directed by County Staff and according to County guidelines and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements.
• Maintains basic awareness of chemical hazards and safe material handling.
• Maintains facility.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance necessary to sustain clean, safe, and orderly working conditions.
• Assists in keeping facility safe and functional for public use during collections.
• Knows facility safety policies and emergency response procedures.
• Performs work safely and in accordance with safety procedures.
• Properly Uses Safety Equipment.
• Interacts positively with internal and external customers.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.
• Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
• Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains necessary data, records, and other pertinent information.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• OR 5 years related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Customer service experience
• Relevant work experience
• Specific experience with hazardous waste management activities
• Knowledge of the MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) hazardous waste rules and requirements
• Certification for first aid and CPR

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must have available transportation and be able to travel to and from the Household Hazardous Waste Facility and other county facilities as necessary.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data.
• Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility.
• While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason.
• Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to county policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Schedules vary depending on schedule determined between the employee and the supervisor.
• The employee will generally work April through October, with typical hours on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. plus one or two additional days per week from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• May include one Saturday per month from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Part-time, temporary employees may not work in excess of 29 hours per week or 67 days per year.

Supplemental Information

1. Do you understand and agree with this statement? Yes No

2. Which of the following is the highest level of education you have completed? High School Diploma/GED Some College Associate degree Bachelors degree Masters Degree or Higher I have not completed or received a High School Diploma or GED

3. Do you currently have a valid Minnesota drivers license or a valid drivers license from another state? Yes, I have a valid Minnesota drivers license. Yes, I have a valid drivers license from another state. No, I do not currently possess a valid drivers license.

4. Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working in an industrial, commercial, maintenance, construction, or other setting where physical handling or management of large quantities of material was required? No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 2 More than 2 years, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 4 More than 4 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 6 More than 6 years, but less than 7 More than 7 years, but less than 8 More than 8 years, but less than 9 More than 9 years, but less than 10 10 or more years

5. Please describe your experience working in an industrial, commercial, maintenance, construction, or other setting where physical handling or management of large quantities of material was required. If you have no experience, type N/A.

6. Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working in a Household Hazardous Waste facility, or other employment setting where regular management or use of hazardous materials was required? No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 2 More than 2 years, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 4 More than 4 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 6 More than 6 years, but less than 7 More than 7 years, but less than 8 More than 8 years, but less than 9 More than 9 years, but less than 10 10 or more years

7. Describe your experience working in a Household Hazardous Waste Facility, or other employment setting where management or use of hazardous materials was required. If you do not have any experience, TYPE N/A.

8. Do you have your certification in first aid and CPR? Yes No

9. Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience performing customer service duties such as but not limited to greeting the public, answering questions, and troubleshooting customer problems? No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 2 More than 2 years, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 4 More than 4 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 6 More than 6 years, but less than 7 More than 7 years, but less than 8 More than 8 years, but less than 9 More than 9 years, but less than 10 10 or more years

10. Describe your experience performing customer service duties such as but not limited to greeting the public, answering questions, and troubleshooting customer problems. If you do not have any experience, type N/A.

11. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of the proper management of hazardous waste or other hazardous materials? Limited - I have very limited knowledge of the proper management of hazardous waste or other hazardous materials. Moderate - I have knowledge of the proper management of hazardous waste or other hazardous materials that I utilize on an occasional basis over the course of a month. Extensive - I have knowledge of the proper management of hazardous waste or other hazardous materials that I utilize on a regular basis over the course of a month. N/A - I have no experience in this area.

12. Select the work experience you have had in any of the following areas (select all that apply) Hydraulic-powered machinery Pallet Jacks or Barrel Carts Power Tools Hand Tools None of the above

13. Are you available to work on Saturdays as needed? Yes No

14. Describe how your background and experience align with the duties and responsibilities of this position.

15. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training youve completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you well qualified for this position.

16. Why do you want this position with Blue Earth County?

17. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to:

    • verification of employment and education records
    • identification verification
    • drivers license record
    • a criminal history
    • pre-employment drug testing
    • physical examination?

Employer Information Blue Earth County Address: PO Box 168 204 South Fifth Street Mankato, Minnesota, 56001 Phone: 507-304-4374 507-304-4061 Website: http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov