Equipment Operator - Landfill

Description

Salary for position is effective October 4, 2026.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

At least one year of experience in the operation of any type of medium to heavy equipment.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier.

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid Class A commercial driver’s license.

Salary:

Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.

Salary:

Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.

Working Hours:

• 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM ; Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
• 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM ; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
• 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri

Other:

Candidates are subject to a background check.

Rates Effective January 1, 2026 and are subject to change.

This is a general guide for the purpose of informing all new employees of benefits. Coverage for all benefits, with the exception of the retirement savings plan, is effective the first of the month following one full calendar month of full time employment. Payroll deduction will begin in the month prior to the effective date of coverage. The retirement savings plan is effective on the first day of employment.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage provided to the employee and dependents. There are two options: a Qualified High Deductible Plan with an HSA, or a Traditional PPO plan. If your spouse is eligible for coverage on their employer's group health plan, spousal coverage with the City is not available.

The semi-monthly premiums for the High Deductible Plan: ($3400/$5900 deductible)

• Employee only $ 29.78
• Employee 2/4 $ 85.22
• Employee and Family $173.97

The semi-monthly premiums for the Traditional PPO Plan: ($1000/$2000 deductible)

• Employee only $121.30
• Employee 2/4 $228.04
• Employee and Family $354.94

DENTAL INSURANCE: Delta Dental coverage provided to employee and dependents. The employee is responsible for a portion of the premium. $5.31 for Single, $10.49 for Emp. 2/4 or $21.78 for Family semi-monthly

VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed Vision coverage is available to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for the full premium. Employee only - $7.09; Employee/Spouse - $13.88; Employee/Children - $14.61; Family - $21.48. All rates are monthly payroll deductions.

LIFE INSURANCE: Securian/Ochs Life Insurance coverage provided for employee ($50,000), spouse ($10,000), and dependents ($5,000 each), with premiums paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance available for employee and dependents through payroll deduction.

RETIREMENT PLAN: Mandatory Ameritas Retirement Plan - 6.5% of gross earnings matched by the City. Effective on date of employment. Four year vesting schedule. Voluntary after-tax contributions up to 10% - not matched by City.

DEFERRED COMP: Five optional Deferred Compensation Plans which allow pre-tax contributions up to $23,500/yr.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: CIGNA - LTD provided for employee. Pays a portion (60%, maximum of $8500 per month) of employee's salary should he/she becomes disabled.

CAFETERIA/125 PLAN: Optional participation by the employee. Can be used for medical expenses, non-employer sponsored premiums and/or dependent daycare.

VEBA PLAN (HRA): MidAmerica. Health reimbursement plan to be used for post-employment medical expenses. Contributions of $50 per pay period are made by the City.

PAID VACATION: Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments in the following manner: 80 hours in the first year; 96 hours in years 2-4; 120 hours in years 5-6; 128 hours in years 7-8; 136 hours in years 9-10; 144 hours in years 11-12; 152 hours in year 13; 160 hours in years 14-19; 180 hours in years 20-24; 200 hours in year 25 and beyond. No vacation can be used during introductory period.

PAID HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays and two personal holidays.

MEDICAL LEAVE: Accrual of 9 hours for each full calendar month of service cumulative to 1,250 hours.