Landfill Worker; Heavy Equipment Operator

This is a full‑time, FLSA non‑exempt position with Carson City Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under immediate supervision, provides a variety of landfill maintenance and operations duties required for efficient and effective service to landfill customers and the City.

Employees may choose between the following:

• Employer‑Paid PERS Retirement: $26.9797 - $37.7717 hourly / $56,117.88 - $78,565.24 annually
• Employee/Employer‑Paid PERS Retirement: $32.5480 - $45.5671 hourly / $67,699.84 - $94,779.62 annually

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This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: .

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all‑inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job‑related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job‑related knowledge and skills.

• Operates heavy equipment necessary for landfill operations; maintains equipment in a clean and functional operating condition.
• Operates water truck to perform dust control and fire suppression activities as required.
• Operates gatehouse; utilizes automated scale system; calculates and collects amount due for waste loads.
• Directs vehicle traffic at the landfill.
• Maintains landfill shop, catch fences, and buildings.
• Performs snow removal as required.
• Performs basic clean‑up of site and facilities as required.
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; operates standard office equipment.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining work areas in a safe condition.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as a member of a work team.
• Keeps basic records of work performed, time sheets, etc.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or GED; AND two (2) years of heavy equipment operation experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• Valid Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement within 18 months of hire
• Must take pre‑employment physical examination and Respiratory Fit test

• Policies and procedures of the landfill unit.
• Use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.
• Business arithmetic.
• Safety policies and practices.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio‑economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
• Reading, interpreting and explaining rules, policies and procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment that ensures a safe and effective working environment.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Performing assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Performing a variety of…