• Schedules collection of film plastic from collection sites.
• Use software and spreadsheets to track generation at each collection site and forecasts need for future collection.
• Determines the most expedient route and times for pick up or delivery. 
• Communicates directly with customers by phone, text, email and in person.
• Assists with education and training of customers regarding program requirements and methods of preparing materials for collection.   
• Executes daily routes and schedules.
• Performs daily DOT vehicle inspection.
• Drives to designated locations with a front or rear load packer truck; or other equipment and loads material into the vehicle.
• Revises the schedule according to weather conditions and amount of container usage.  
• Revises the schedule around holidays, vacations, and driver availability.
• Maintains a schedule to return to the Otter Tail County Recycling Center on time.
• Transports materials to a regional baling facility. 
• Maintains a route record.
• Provides routine and minor maintenance for truck and dumpsters.
• Schedules major maintenance with program manager.  Order parts.
• Performs maintenance on dumpsters as needed.
• Communication
  • Reports site related or contamination issues to program manager.
  • Coordinates with solid waste supervisors in Todd and Wadena counties as needed.
• Communicates with baling facilities about delivery dates, times, and quantities.
• Operate recycling processing equipment including balers, crushers, conveyors, and sorters.

• Operate recycling equipment including balers, forklifts, skid steers, conveyors, and trucks (unloading trucks bringing in product and loading semi-trucks with product destined for markets).
• Monitor equipment operation and report malfunction to appropriate supervisory personnel.  Report other maintenance and repair needs to supervisory personnel.
• Maintain and repair recycling equipment (i.e. checking and changing oil, anti-freeze, greasing equipment and welding).
• Maintain inventory records for recyclable materials.
• Provide assistance for Redemption Operator by helping to remove full containers.
• May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.

• Drive a straight hook truck with pup trailer or packer truck.
• Pick up and/or empty recycling containers.
• Track the usage of each container and the need for service.
• Identify the most expedient route and times for pick up or delivery. 
• Plan and route service to commercial customers.
• Contact customer and determine frequency of the service needed (monthly, biweekly, and weekly).
• Explain route policies and material requirements for the program.
• Assist with training of customers regarding methods of preparing materials for collection.   
• Execute daily routes and schedules.
• Perform daily DOT vehicle inspection.
• Revise the schedule according to weather conditions and amount of container usage.  
• Revise the schedule based on holidays, vacations, and driver availability.
• Transport materials to the Recycling Center and empty canisters or truck.
• Load bundles up to 150 lbs. into the truck.
• Pick up paperwork from satellite centers and patrons on behalf of office staff.
• Maintain a route record.
• Provide routine and minor maintenance for trucks, trailers, canisters, and dumpsters.
• Coordinate major maintenance with Recycling Manager.
• Perform maintenance on canisters and dumpsters as needed.
• Load and unload truck using forklifts and skid steers at the Recycling Center and customers’ facilities.
• Install and maintain drop off site signs
• May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class A Driver’s License valid in the State of Minnesota with air brake certification
• Forklift/Skidsteer operator certification (ability to obtain within 12-months of employment)
• Upon employment offer, must pass background check, pre-employment medical examination, and drug screening.

This position is full time, 40 hours per week.  The 2026 starting salary for this position is $22.31 per hour, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $33.46 per hour.

The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalist will be invited to interview and the finalist will have a practical driving test.  Prior to hire, applicants are required to pass a background investigation, pre-employment medical examination, and drug screening. A standard 12 month probationary period applies. 

Please note:  This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to the essential job duties in accordance with Minn. Stat. §181.950, Subd. 13.  Safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.  In addition, all employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, and post-accident. 

In addition, a pre-employment physical examination is required for this position.  The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.