Landfill Equipment Operator

Job Details

Department: Solid Waste Position: Landfill Equipment Operator Status: Full-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Duties include: skilled work of average difficulty in the operation of the landfill, routine maintenance on the equipment, cleaning the landfill and adjacent property as necessary, and related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Works under the direct supervision of the Landfill Supervisor and Solid Waste Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Operates heavy equipment utilized in the moving, covering, and compacting of waste deposited into the landfill.
• Maintains road allowing easy access in and out of landfill sites; keeps landfill and surrounding area, including Hwy 19 and Bluff Road leading to the landfill, clean and free of debris.
• Observes waste to identify hazardous waste or other materials excluded from deposit in the landfill.
• Monitors customer activities to assure compliance with established rules and regulations; operates radio and two-way communications as needed to alert equipment operators of activity or waste loads.
• Addresses public complaints.
• Provides assistance on special construction and maintenance projects undertaken within the landfill.
• Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems to supervisor for repair; operates a variety of hand and power tools in performing general maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• May assist in performing scale-house duties, weighs incoming vehicles, determines fees, accepts and receives payments, inspects loads to verify materials and prevent illegal dumping.
• May assist in performing general office duties; operates computer to create invoices to carries and haulers; creates spreadsheets to track various aspects of the landfill operation.
• Operates the landfill according to the laws and regulations of the State of South Dakota and Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.
• Enforces City of Vermillion policies on the use of the landfill.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

• Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in maintenance, construction, repair work, or related occupation.
• Experience in the operation of motorized construction equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in solid waste operations.
• Skill in the operation of listed equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Following an offer of employment the applicant must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical and job function test. For more details, please see the functional job description for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BENEFITS:

• This position offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, life and retirement.

The City of Vermillion is a proud equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.