Job: Landfill Operator I

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $43,000-$47,000/yr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Landfill Manager or The Director of Public Works, this position should be able to perform skilled labor and operation of heavy equipment. This position performs duties that are skilled labor for the operation of the landfill tipping face, maintenance of landfill roads and drainage.

General Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Operates equipment of various sizes and weights, in loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operation of trucks, snowplows, backhoes, and tractors during the winter months to keep the landfill roadways cleared and open for public use.
• Assists with digging of trenches, covering the landfill, compacting trash and with special projects when directed by supervisor.
• Performs duties in accordance with safety policies and procedures daily.
• Ability to communicate to mechanics about equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Performs daily inspections of equipment, keeps equipment clean, and regularly schedules maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Daily operation of the landfill and Recycling Center.

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Utilize good judgement.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Understand and carry out both written and oral instructions.
• Read, understand, follow, policy and procedures as necessary.
• Help the other landfill employees.
• Drive to other locations to perform assigned duties. 

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The position may also require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work This is a full time (40 hour per week), non-exempt position. Weekend work will be required.

Other Duties Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a clean driving record. CDL Class A or B valid driver’s license preferred not required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a preemployment background and drug test.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Lake County Government is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish.

EOE Statement Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request