POSITION PROFILE

Under the supervision of the Landfill Manager, performs journey level and skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of the county landfill using heavy duty equipment and vehicles; response to requests and concerns from the public; monitors loads and reclaimed areas to meet state and federal permits. Must be available to work Tuesday through Saturday.

GOALS

• To ensure work performance, effective time management practices, and attention to detail.
• To maintain a safe and clean environment.
• To adhere to best safety practices and comply with OSHA and other local and federal mandates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates grader, compactor, scraper, backhoe, dozer or related heavy equipment utilized in the moving, covering and compacting of waste deposited into county landfill; maintains road allowing easy access in and out of landfill sites.
• Observes waste to identify hazardous waste or other materials excluded from deposit in public 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 suspicious activity or waste loads.
• Deals with public complaints; apprises public of landfill requirements and fees; resolves issues face-to face or seeks supervisory assistance.
• Performs random inspections of loads coming into the land fill from the general public; weekly inspections of sanitations truck loads; inspects to ensure compliance with SWANA, DEQ, and air quality standards; immediately reports possible bio-hazards, improperly disposed medical office wastes, asbestos, etc., Supervisor.
• Provides assistance on special construction and maintenance projects undertaken within the landfill; may provide physical or equipment labor related to cutting grades, modifying drainage system or installing protective liners to protect ground water, etc.
• Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems to supervisor and the shop for repair; operates a variety of hand and power tools in performing general maintenance of vehicles and equipment; may assist in the fabrication of equipment parts.
• May assist in performing scale-house duties; weighs incoming vehicles, determines fees, accepts and receipts 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.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two years of public works construction and maintenance experience including heavy equipment motor vehicle operation;
• Mechanical repair experience highly desirable; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.