Landfill Operator I

LANDFILL OPERATOR I
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works / Salina Municipal Landfill

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Landfill Operator I plays a crucial role in responsible waste management. This position operates heavy equipment such as dozers, compactors, & loaders to ensure the efficient movement, compaction, & covering of municipal solid waste. By maintaining landfill safety, preventing hazardous waste entry, & ensuring environmental compliance, this position directly contributes to protecting public health & the environment.

Career Advancement: Landfill Operator II

Duties:
· Performs skilled & semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance & operation of the Salina municipal solid waste landfill.
· Operates landfill compactors, dozers, motor graders, front-end loaders, wheeled-tractor scrapers, compact track loader (skid steer), roll-off truck, water truck & similar equipment at the municipal solid waste landfill & in various assignments.
· Moves, levels, compacts & covers solid waste; assists in the planning to fill cells.
· Looks for & prevents hazardous waste from entering landfill; extinguishes fires at landfill.
· Welds, services & makes repairs to equipment; performs maintenance checks on equipment.
· Maintains landfill roads; mows grounds; collects litter.
· Prepares minimal records of own activities, including burial logs & special wastes.
· Uses handheld GPS rover to determine final grades of waste & intermediate cover.
· Occasionally acts as lead operator for a new or subordinate employee.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
· One (1) year of progressively responsible construction & maintenance work operating light & medium equipment (tractor, loader, skid steer).
· One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment (dozer, landfill/ dirt compactor, wheeled-tractor scraper).
· Horizontal land construction work preferred; must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
· Bilingual skills are desired but not required.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license at hire with means of reliable transportation.
· Must possess a valid Kansas commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake & tanker endorsements or have related heavy equipment experience & the ability to obtain CDL with air brake & tanker endorsements within one (1) year from the start date of employment.

Work Type:
· Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Works inside & outside in possible adverse weather conditions.

Equipment:
· Bulldozer, compact track loader (skid steer), front-end wheel loader, landfill compactors, mechanic’s hand & power tools, motor grader, roll off truck, tractor mower, water truck, weed-eaters, welder, wheeled-tractor scrapers, etc.

Hours:
· 4 (10 hour days) & quarterly shift change (3-10.5 hours, & 1-8.5 hour days).

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $21.14-22.20/hr.
· $43,971-46,176/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
Until filled

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Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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Contact Information:
City of Salina
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: human.resources@salina.org
Website: salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.

Pay: $43,971.00 - $46,176.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person