The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
- Operates compactor on the MSW working face. Places garbage in correct location, builds lifts, and sideslopes.
- Operates bulldozers, graders, loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and or compactors as needed.
- Peforms inspection and completes daily inspection log of any piece of equipment that they operate in a given day. Check fluid and grease levels. General maintenance support of landfill infrastructure.
- Excavates and moves dirt and debris according to defined procedure.
- Performs visual inspection and routine maintenance of equipment.
- Reports the presence of unsafe working conditions or hazardous materials. Works as needed at special events such as Household Hazardous Waste Collections, mulch sales, and etc.
- Removes rock from new construction areas.
- Helps maintain haul roads. Directs traffic into and out of working faces areas. Maintain safety procedures on site between County employees and hauling vehicles.
- Provides general information to the public.
- Installs fencing and cuts trees and brush.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of heavy equipment operations experience.
- SWANA landfill opertations specialist within 6 monts of hire dates.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Daily involvement with work that involves a chance of major injury or loss of life or prolonged exposure to hazardous working conditions or severe weather conditions. Exposure to unfavorable health or safety conditions is constantly present.