Senior Landfill Equipment Operator

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, leads and participates in the operation of heavy equipment at the City landfill facility; makes minor mechanical adjustments in the field; performs other related duties as required.

The Senior Landfill Equipment Operator is the lead class in the Landfill Equipment series. The incumbent performs lead supervisory duties, including assisting in the planning, assigning, and evaluation of the work of subordinates, giving recommendations on discipline, and providing training as required in the daily operations of the City's Landfill and heavy equipment operations. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Solid Waste Supervisor by the latter's overall responsibility for the management of the City's Landfill.

Receives general supervision from the Solid Waste Supervisor. May exercise technical and functional supervision over maintenance workers and/or assigned workers.

• Leads and participates in the operation of heavy equipment; plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinates; participates in the development of work schedules.
• Oversees Equipment Operator crews in the operation of heavy equipment, such as trucks, compactors, backhoes, front-end loaders, or specialized landfill operations equipment, as needed, to operate the sanitary landfill or transfer station.
• Operates skip loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and various other power-driven equipment in the performance of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Provides instruction and answers questions; provides training as necessary to ensure successful performance of tasks in conformance to established standards and work schedules; participates in disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains records of work performed, and equipment, materials, and supplies used.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and cites defects or needed repairs; orders parts and supplies; provides input into equipment purchases.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

(include but are not limited to the following)

• Provides back up operations to Gas Control System Specialist and Landfill Gatekeeper when needed.
• Assists Solid Waste Supervisor in daily operations of City Landfill.
• May be exposed to confidential and privileged information during the course of duties, which should be maintained as such.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required.

Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, and the incumbents may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and often work with constant interruptions.

The incumbent may be required to respond to after hours emergency call-outs and perform routine standby duties.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

(The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Senior Landfill Equipment Operator. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of heavy equipment, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

A valid class B California driver's license is required. Must maintain DL 51A health certification and possession of California endorsements required to operate applicable City vehicles and/or equipment.

(The following are a representative sample of the KAS's necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Mechanical, operational, and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment; codes, regulations, and tasks requirements governing the use of equipment in completion of scheduled work; methods and techniques of supervision;…