Landfill Equipment Operator
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Position: Landfill Equipment Operator
Company: City of Vermillion, SD
Company: City of Vermillion, SD
Job Brief
about the job
department: solid waste. . position: landfill equipment operator. . status: full-time. . flsa: non-exempt. . general statement of duties. . the solid waste department is accepting applications for a full-time landfill equipment operator. 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. .
Experience
Work-Related History is required
Job Detail
- 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
- assist in performing scale-house duties, weighs incoming vehicles, determines fees, accepts and receives payments, inspects loads to verify materials and prevent illegal dumping
- 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
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 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
Visit the City’s website to view the full job description, functional job description, and apply!
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