Becker Trucking

Position Summary 
The Transfer Station Truck Driver assists in managing waste at the Becker County Transfer Station and Demotion Landfill and operates heavy and light equipment and vehicles. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Material Handling and Equipment Operation 
•    Operate semi-truck and walking floor trailers or other trailers used to transfer waste commodities or other materials to disposal sites or locations.  
•    Responsible for analyzing routing to determine the most effective and efficient routing and completing all required load documentation to successfully complete hauling operations. 
•    Complete equipment safety inspections each day, complete light equipment maintenance and coordinate scheduled maintenance as directed by the Transfer Station Manager. 
•    Operate a front-load compactor truck used to collect and haul recyclable waste products and/or other commodities.  Responsible for analyzing routing to determine the most effective and efficient routing while servicing the county recycling canister sites and developing reports on the commodities collected.    
•    Assist the transfer station manager in opening, closing, and the operation of Becker County waste collection facilities, including Inspecting incoming loads of waste materials and directing the proper disposal of the waste.  Recommend options for the correct disposal of banned materials.  
•    Operate and help maintain all equipment at the facility.  This includes a semi-truck & trailer, compactor, skid steer loader, rubber-tired pay loader, truck scale, computers, and various hand tools.  
•    Performs general maintenance, repair, and janitorial activities of the transfer station facility building and grounds. 
•    Educates customers on solid waste issues. 
•    Monitors the safety of job sites for benefit of customers and co-workers.  
•    Attends educational opportunities and meetings and maintains required certifications. 
•    Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.  
 

Qualifications  
Education: High School diploma or equivalent. One year of trucking is required before appointment.  Vocational or twoyear college degree in a related field preferred. 
Requirements: 
•    Valid Minnesota CDL A Driver’s License. 
•    Some office skills are desired, (must be able to type). 
•    Good math skills and be able to utilize computer programs such as Excel and Word. 
•    Ability to operate equipment used at Becker County landfill, transfer station, or recycling facilities.  
•    Must be capable of wearing protective equipment for extended periods of time, this will include, but not be limited to, full or one-half face mask respirators, protective coveralls of Tyvek, Saranac, or other materials, gloves of differing compositions for protective reasons, foot and head protection varying with the work situation, face shield, etc. 
•    Must be able to independently make decisions on truck routing, and to be able to work with the public. 
•    Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to safe operation of equipment, tools and industrial settings. 
•    Ability to lift and navigate up to 25 pounds on a routine basis and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds. 
•    Ability to complete initial program training and adhere to standard operating procedures. 
•    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos and to write simple correspondence. 
•    The ability to communicate effectively and have strong positive public relations skills. 
•    Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents and to adapt standard methods to fit facts, using generally prescribed procedures. 
Physical Demands and Working Conditions 
•    Work is performed in an office, outdoors, and at the Becker County Solid Waste Campus. 
•    May be exposed to various atmospheric conditions such as odors, dusts, insects, poor ventilation, fumes, inclement weather, etc. 
•    Ability to lift, carry or push up to 100 pounds.  
•    May be exposed to uncooperative, angry or hostile individuals. 
Equipment Utilized 
•    Variety of heavy and light equipment and vehicles, department tools, and office equipment. 
Competencies Common to all County Positions 
•    Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures. 
•    Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff. 
•    Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible. 
•    Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities. 
•    Represent Becker County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.