Equipment Operator at OC Recycling and Solid Waste

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Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste

Reporting to the Solid Waste Operations Supervisor, the Equipment Operator I (Solid Waste) performs generalized labor skills and provides light and/or heavy equipment operational support involving Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Operations.

Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Saturday Rotation:
Approximately one Saturday per month, 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

• Health, Dental, Vision options with an Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
• Life Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Vacation, Comp Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education
• Retirement Options:
• Deferred Comp (Public Sector Retirement Savings Plan)
• Wisconsin Retirement System (retirement plan which the county pays a portion and employee pays a portion)
  ** 8th Largest Pension Fund in the U.S./25th Largest Public or Private Pension in the world!

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The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates roll off truck.
• Operates other equipment at various locations on site in support of landfill diversion or other resource recovery programs.
• Receives basic equipment training on landfill haul trucks, sweepers, tractor/mowers, loaders, dozers, landfill compaction equipment, excavators, shredders, backhoes, etc.
• Performs hand work using a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms etc.
• Picks up litter and debris; works independently or with a work crew.
• Maintains, cleans, and washes equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Services; changes oil, grease, and fuel; and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, works with the mechanics as necessary.
• Completes and submits records of time, location, materials, and equipment used on each project.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections and routine, preventive maintenance services on equipment.
• Performs minor equipment repairs and reports mechanical issues to appropriate staff.
• Installs daily spray on or other alternative landfill cover systems.
• Operates equipment at transfer station, loads transfer trucks.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of the landfill gas collection system.
• Receives training in operating refuse compactors and bulldozers by spreading and compacting refuse.
• Receives training in spreading landfill covers, maintaining landfill slopes and surface areas with track type equipment.
• Receives training on loaders, balers, forklifts, conveyor and other ancillary equipment in the single stream recycling facility.
• Performs spotter or traffic control as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous facility and grounds upkeep and maintenance.

• Graduate from high school or G.E.D.
• Equipment Operator I, sound general labor skills and apprentice level experience in the operation of light duty equipment.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, drug screening, audiogram, and any other job-related evaluations required by the County.
• Within one year of employment valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License Class B with endorsement N (Tanker) is preferred but not required. As well as the ability to legally operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV's) with Air Brakes. On-site training provided.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to harmonize and align with the mission/vision/purpose/core values/goals of the Department and comply with all policies, and procedures of the…