IWM Equipment Operator

Position Description

This position will be located at the Rock Creek-Solid Waste Facility in Milton, CA. Under general supervision, to operate heavy power-driven construction equipment; to operate trucks and other types of road equipment; to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a specialty class; incumbents are expected to possess a high degree of skill related to the operation of a wide variety of construction, road related and other types of motorized equipment at the County solid waste facility and transfer stations. Unlike the Operations Foreman, this classification is not normally assigned supervision duties, nor does the position act as a lead worker, however such duties may be assigned on a short-term basis pending departmental need/staffing requirements.

Incumbents are required to routinely handle multiple waste streams and on occasion, hazardous waste as an integral part of their daily duties. Incumbents must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Operations Plan for "Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility". This position requires working on weekends and holidays.

Operates skillfully and within close tolerances, heavy power driven equipment in the maintenance and construction of County Integrated Waste projects such as scrapers, loaders, compactors, grinders and water tenders. Assists in servicing and checking of assigned equipment for needed repairs.

May operate simple construction tools and other hand-held equipment for work related to patching roads or cutting brush.

May perform skilled and semiskilled carpentry, concrete and fabrication work in the construction and maintenance of integrated Waste related cells, culverts and roads.

General Household Hazardous Waste facility maintenance.

Must have a fundamental understanding of hazardous materials and hazardous waste and be able to address concerns associated with such materials on the working face of the landfill.

May assist with the segregation and/or loading of salvageable material.

Knowledge of:
Procedures and policies pertaining to integrated waste disposal; grade staking procedures; safety rules and regulations pertaining to landfill operations; tools, equipment and materials used in construction and landfill operations; safe operation of landfill and earth-moving equipment; ability to operate a wide variety of heavy equipment; perform heavy manual labor; understand and carry out written and oral directions; work cooperatively with others;

speak, read and write English.

Skill and Ability to:
Operate landfill and earth-moving equipment in a safe manner; identify and report mechanical defects or equipment needing maintenance, use hand levels and laser equipment; speak, read, and write at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance; accurately maintain required records; maintain good working relationships with those contacted in the course of business. Education, Training, and

Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of experience operating heavy equipment.

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required; the appropriate license is normally considered to be the equivalent to a Class A Commercial license; must be willing and available to all times for shift work, including emergency response. Must possess appropriate hazardous waste operations training certificate pursuant to 29 CFR  prior to expiration of probationary period.

Will be required to participate in the medical surveillance programs and DOT drug testing. This classification is designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations.