Equipment Operator - Landfill

Lewis and Clark County Public Works is recruiting for an Equipment Operator – Landfill. Under general supervision Solid Waste Manager and Landfill Supervisor, this position operates heavy equipment (compactor/scraper/loaders etc.), water truck and haul trucks (roll offs (w/trailer), tilt deck tow truck (w/winch), semi tractor/trailers etc.), to provide support of landfill operations to include hauling service from Marysville, Augusta, and Lincoln Transfer Sites, junk vehicle hauling through State of Montana Junk Vehicle Removal Program and heavy equipment supply hauling.

This position isfull-time, requiring 40 hours per week. The specific workdays may change within a seven (7) day period, and schedules will be assigned by management according to operational requirements. Workdays are subject to change and may include weekends or holidays as needed.

Open until filled - applications will be reviewed weekly.

The County Public Works Department is responsible for the following divisions or areas of services.

• Public Works Administration
• Roads, Bridge, and Sign Divisions
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Solid Waste Division
• Building Maintenance Division

Public Works Administration oversees the administration and financial operations of all programs, services, and projects of the Lewis and Clark County Public Works Departmen t.

The Road, Bridge, and Sign Divisions are responsible for maintaining County roads and bridges. During the winter they provide County residents with snow removal services such as plowing and sanding. They oversee the design and reconstruction of existing roads and bridges, perform maintenance projects such as pothole repairs, chip seals, striping, signage, safety modifications, drainage, and storm water improvements.

The Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of County vehicles. This includes large equipment such as graders, backhoes, loaders, snowplows, dump, patch, and water trucks. They also perform light vehicle maintenance on pickups and sedans.

The City of Helena Solid Waste Division is responsible for the management of the Lewis and Clark County Landfill, the Marysville Container Site, the closed Scratch Gravel Landfill, and represents the Department of Health on the Lincoln and Augusta Solid Waste Boards.

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
  • Traditional Plan - the cost for a full-time employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
  • High-Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• Pure View Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
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Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduate, one (1) year heavy equipment operation, hauling/transporting, landfilling, and composting experience preferred. Relevant apprenticeship program/Vo tech certificate preferred. Valid Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement preferred. Class A CDL training and certification available. Must be able to obtain a Class A certificate within 6 months of hire date.