POSITION SUMMARY:Performs a variety of grounds and equipment maintenance at the South Canyon Landfill. Works directly under the supervision of the Crew Leader or Landfill Manager. Must be able to operate machinery and vehicles as required in the daily operation of the landfill specific to established solid waste landfilling practices and proper maintenance of equipment. The schedule for this position is four ten-hour shifts either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, plus occasional 6-hour Saturday shifts which all operators work on rotation.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Crew Leader or Landfill Manager
DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 0
JOB LOCATION: South Canyon Landfill, 1205 CO Rd 134, Glenwood Springs, CO
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Fulltime
HOURS: 40 - 46 hours
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Fills in for the Landfill Accounting Tech, weighs trucks, calculate volumes of containers, collects fees, and completes daily reports.Assists with manual labor and basic equipment maintenance.Does landscape maintenance around landfill, including spraying weeds, mowing grass, reseeding native grass, and other related activities.Fills in at the Recycle Center as needed. Performs routine maintenance of the landfill scales.May on occasion use City vehicle to make pickups in town or deliver the daily deposits to the Finance Department at City Hall.Inspects loads at the working face of the landfill to ensure there are no illegal items being dumped. Hauls pressure washer water to the landfill from town.Performs snow removal from the various shops and office areas, and haul roads.Performs routine maintenance on equipment.Operates heavy equipment for the facility construction projects as well as, manage waste at the working face including pushing, separating, spreading, compacting and covering of trash, landfill road construction, leachate management, snow removal.Monitors the working area for hazardous materials when compacting trash, directs traffic at the working face during daily business and relays load type information to the scale attendant by 2-way radio.Clean service and make minor repairs to assigned equipment including complete walk around inspection, checking leaks, broken parts and correct fluid levels; reports equipment problems to Crew Leader or Landfill Manger.Demonstrate continuous effort to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding landfill and compost operations and equipment.Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures and safety practices.Keep in constant communication with the landfill Crew Leader or Landfill Manager.Maintain storm water control best management practices to include but not limited to ditches, culverts, outfalls, sediment basins, etc.May be required to assist in measuring and logging compost pile temperatures.
OTHER DUTIES: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CORE COMPETENCIES:- Interpret and understand safety guidelines in relation to construction tools, equipment and general safety.
- Possess good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal staff and the public in a professional manner.
- Working knowledge of equipment.
- Ability to operate equipment and use various tools in all types of weather.
- Ability to perform strenuous labor.
- Ability to resolve problems.
- Ability to withstand long periods of exposure to all types of extreme weather conditions, fumes, odors and exposure to hazards associated with equipment, moving vehicles, tools and un-graded terrain.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONSNecessary:- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One - two years’ experience in the operation of heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Class R Colorado Driver’s license, satisfactory motor vehicle record.
- Participate in Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) “Waste Screening at MSW Facilities” training within first year of employment.
- Participate in all Colorado Department of Health and Environment mandated onsite training each year.
SKILLS TEST::
Incumbent/applicant may be required to perform an equipment skills test before an offer of employment is made.
EQUIPMENT USED::
Bulldozer, Trash Compactor, Front End Loader, Track and Rubber Tired Loader, Forklift, Tandem Dump Truck Pickup Truck with Equipment Trailer, 4x4 Utility Vehicle, Trailer Mounted Pressure Washer, Water Truck
NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS::
Lifting: 50 pounds frequently 100 pounds occasionally
Carrying: 50 pounds frequently 100 pounds occasionally
Pushing/Pulling: 100 pounds frequently 200 pounds occasionally
Driving: frequently
Balance/Stoop/Bend: frequently
Twist/Squat/Crouch: frequently
Kneeling/Crawling: frequently
Climbing Stairs: frequently
Standing/Walking: frequently
Climbing Ladders: frequently
Reaching above/below/at shoulder level: frequently
Job Details Category Full-Time Positions Status Open Salary $22.97 - $33.35/hour (DOQ) Posted May 23, 2024 5:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Equip Op I Landfill (2024-05)
2024 Full-Time Benefits Guide
Tools Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
