Landfill Operator II

This position is responsible for safe, efficient operation, and care of heavy solid waste equipment for the ground preparation, receiving, distribution and movement of waste at the landfill in a safe and sanitary manner.

Department
:
Bi-County

Pay Grade
: 80, Non-Exempt

Starting hourly rate
: $24.45

Four (4) years of heavy equipment operation experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Certifications, Licenses:

• Must hold a valid Driver’s license and a valid CDL.
• A pre-employment criminal background check and submission to drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances is required.

This position is responsible for safe, efficient operation, and care of heavy solid waste equipment for the ground preparation, receiving, distribution and movement of waste at the landfill in a safe and sanitary manner.

GENERAL POSITION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

Responsibilities include operating Motor Grader, Dozers (various sizes), Trash Compactor, Off Road Trucks, Dirt Compactors, 973 Track Loaders, Trackhoes and other track excavating equipment.

Repairs leachate breakouts

Uses equipment to build liner pads, lay pipe, install ditches, install gas lines.

Grades and prepares roads for vehicle use.

Performs earth work, including grading and slope excavating.

Responds to emergency calls for fire etc.

Performs labor work including shoveling, raking, and trenching.

Aids in construction of roads, checks dams, utilities, waterways, and rock structures through the safe operation of construction machinery.

Machine operations include moving dirt, grading, trenching, backfill, clearing land, placing rock, and using machine attachments, pushing and compacting waste properly.

Picks up litter around the entire landfill site that has blown from the working face.

Performs other general maintenance and clean up duties as needed.

Inspects equipment daily for safety and maintenance.

Ensures all work is done according to standard practices, design specifications, and County and local building codes.

Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.

Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.

Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no fiscal responsibilities.

COUNTY ORGANIZATION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represents the Department and County to other County staff and members of the public.

Provides quality customer service to individuals needing directions or assistance.

Demonstrates the organization’s Core Values and adherence to the Ethics policy.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

Works under direct supervision of the Team Leader. Incumbent has no supervisory responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Basic practices, methods, and equipment used in recycle collection and processing.

Operation and maintenance of all power-driven equipment required to collect and process recycle material.

Practices, methods, and materials used in grounds maintenance and general maintenance work.

Personal Protective Equipment.

Working knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws,…