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: $26,979.7 – $37,771.7 hourly / $56,117.88 – $78,565.24 annually
• Employee/Employer‑Paid PERS Retirement: $32,548.0 – $45,567.1 hourly / $67,699.84 – $94,779.62 annually

• 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.

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

Knowledge of:

• 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.

Skill in:

• 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 construction and maintenance tasks.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with City staff at various levels, the public, in person and over the telephone.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, contractors and the public.

Under Immediate Supervision – Incumbents at this level are closely supervised in essentially all aspects of their assigned work with the exception of routine and basic tasks. Work methods are generally prescribed in specific terms. They usually follow an established routine with general assignments, and their work is subject to frequent reviews. A position may involve repetition of a limited number of tasks that after initial training and review warrant only occasional supervisory review.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…