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City of Eden Prairie · 9 hours ago

Waste Management Technician (Seasonal)

Eden Prairie, MN

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.50/hr - $21/hr

City of Eden Prairie is seeking a Waste Management Technician for a seasonal role. The primary responsibilities include driving a vehicle to collect garbage at City Parks and Grounds, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting in park maintenance while prioritizing safety and teamwork.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Ensures City Parks and grounds are free of trash and debris

Drive route as assigned by Park Maintenance Supervisor

Maintain garbage containers are in working order and the correct locations

Assist in providing maintenance to the City trail system and park grounds

Ensures safety of all users through continual inspection of park property and amenities. Must demonstrate safe equipment operation and working conditions in traffic on City streets, parks and while entering confined spaces

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City

Qualification

Valid Driver’s LicenseDriving recordLift 30-50 lbsMultitasking abilityClear communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required

Valid Driver's License and excellent driving record, required

This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull at least 30-50 lbs., operate a motor vehicle and work under all weather conditions

Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, driver's license check, work verification and education verification if applicable

Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles

Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner; prioritizes what needs to get done; keeps things neat and orderly; utilizes tools for efficiency; factors several considerations when planning; establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed

Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach; makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision