Houston County, Mn

Salary: $18.11 - $22.32 Hourly
Location : Caledonia, MN
Job Type: Casual/Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number: 2025-00089
Department: Environmental Services Department
Opening Date: 07/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Houston County Environmental Services is seeking reliable individuals to work at the various Houston County Drop Sites located in Caledonia, Hokah, Houston, La Crescent, and Spring Grove. These are part-time, non-benefited positions working primarily Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Basic knowledge of recyclables required.
2026 starting wage is $18.11 per hour with advancement to $22.32 per hour.
Click the green "apply" button on this page to complete your online application. If special accommodations are needed to complete this application for employment, please contact the Houston County Personnel Dept. at 507.725.5822. This posting will remain open until positions are filled.
Position Purpose
Under the direction of a Recycling Center Lead, a Drop Site Supervisor assists the public in the proper sorting and collection of recyclables and solid wastes at the five Houston County Drop Sites. The drop site supervisor assists customers with sorting and unloading items, assessing fees, collecting payment, and making change.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A Drop Site Supervisor, is a part time, temporary/casual employee who performs tasks both individually as well as in a group setting. Drop Site Supervisors may be assigned to work at various drop-sites and the Recycling Center on an as needed basis with no guarantee of assigned hours. Drop Site Supervisors may work for extended periods of time under adverse climatic conditions with varying weekend hours.
Essential Duties
1. Assist the public in the proper sorting and disposal of all recyclables, solid wastes and receive payment for disposal of waste in accordance with County fee schedule
2. Recognize and refuse the acceptance of hazardous waste materials
3. Issue payment (cash/checks) for aluminum redemption
4. Ensure safety measures and guidelines are followed including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
5. Load materials within legal parameters, prepares and delivers bills of lading to the Environmental Services Department
6. Unload and loads refuse, operates refuse compactor
This description provides the general list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position and classification. It is intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work for extended periods of time under adverse climatic conditions
• Must be able to work under adverse environmental conditions (dust, smoke, fumes and noise)
• Expectations are to be trained in use and operation of recycling equipment (not including vehicles and furnace)
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Ability to organize or follow a systematic method of performing a task
• Be punctual
• Maintains effective working relationships with County staff and
• Ability to access and read electronic communications.
• Ability to perform general arithmetic and make monetary change
• Effective and polite communication skills so as to communicate with the general public
• Must pass a criminal history background check
• Have a record of teamwork & customer service

Data Notice
Persons with Disabilities
The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
In compliance w/ the Americans with Disabilities Act the following represents the Physical/Environmental Demands
FUNCTION N/A<25% 25% - 49%50% - 74%>74% Office EnvironmentX
Sitting
X
Standing, Walking
XHand Dexterity-Simultaneous/Repetitive Hand Movements
X
Typing/Data Entry
X
Close Vision (Near Acuity)
X
Distance Vision (Far Acuity)X
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
X
Accommodation (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
X
Hearing/Speech
XSedentary (Exert up to 10 pounds of force)X
Light (Exert up to 20 pounds of force)
XLifting, carrying or pushing of objects up to twenty-five (25) poundsX
Lifting, carrying or pushing of objects up to fifty (50) pounds
X
Lifting or pushing of objects over fifty (50) pounds
X
Adverse movements such as overhead, bending, reaching
X
This position is not benefit eligible.