Equipment Operator​/Maintenance Worker - Solid Waste Collections

Salary Range

Salary reflects Step 1 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon applicant's education, experience, and training.

Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 5:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Check tires, oil, lubricant, and water levels, lights, and fuel.
• Wash, lubricate, and adjust equipment.
• Change tires.
• Maintain shop and storage areas used in performing assigned tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.
• Maintain a variety of records.
• Complete activity records and reports.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Load and haul equipment.
• May serve as a lead worker when assigned under current City contract.
• Perform a variety of duties involved in solid waste collection and disposal.
• Load and operate sanitation trucks.
• Remove debris and trash from streets and alleys.
• Operate automated and other refuse packers including front end loaders, rear loaders, side loaders, roll off trucks, brush trucks, and pressure washers.
• Move, level, and cover refuse at landfill.
• Maintain landfill roads.
• Perform a variety of general labor duties at the landfill.
• Remove debris and trash from roadway, adjacent properties, and landfill site.
• Assist landfill attendant as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience performing field maintenance and equipment operation duties.
• Possession of a State of Montana Class B Type 2 commercial driver's license with no air brake restriction; or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.

• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience performing field maintenance and equipment operation duties.
• Possession of a State of Montana Class B Type 2 commercial driver's license with no air brake restriction.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of solid waste collection vehicle operation and landfill activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer.