Job: Equipment Operator
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Hourly
Wage: $23.43-$28.71/hr.
Location: Salida, CO.
Job Description
Chaffee County seeks a dependable and safety-minded Equipment Operator to support daily Landfill operations through heavy equipment operation, site maintenance, scale house support, and customer service. The qualified candidate works well within a structured environment, follows standard operating procedures, cooperates effectively with team members, and takes pride in consistent, hands-on work. This position includes outdoor work in varying conditions as part of regular operations and works a Wednesday-Saturday schedule consisting of four 10.5-hour workdays, including a meal break. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record. 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment and hand and power tools preferred.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position with a wage range of $23.43 to $28.71. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA) options, HDHP health savings account with employer contribution, paid sick and vacation leave, holidays, EAP, retirement plan with county contribution, and wellness program. To apply, send a completed employment application, resume, and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications accepted until June 5th, 2026. EOE.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.