Under general supervision of the Property & Environmental Resources (PER) Supervisor - Landfill, this position supports the mission of the Property and Environmental Resources Department by providing quality and efficient services to the public. The Waste and Recycling Technician II is responsible to perform a wide variety of duties and activities related to the operation and maintenance of Blue Earth County waste and recycling facilities and the management of waste materials. The Waste and Recycling Technician II performs semi-skilled and skilled labor; operates light, medium and heavy equipment; facilitates the collection, handling, categorizing, and bulking of waste and recyclable materials from the public, businesses, and commercial haulers; assists in maintaining the landfill in accordance with state law and county policy; provides daily inspection and maintenance of equipment; manages materials in accordance with county policies; and provides customer service, guidance, and information to users of these facilities. This position provides back-up to Waste and Recycling Technician III employees in managing waste by placing and compacting the waste and applying intermittent and intermediate cover. This position may perform work at the Ponderosa Landfill, the Household Hazardous Waste facility, or any other waste and recycling facility owned or operated by Blue Earth County.