Landfill Operator

Summit County, located in Utah, is seeking a full-time Landfill Operator to perform working level skilled tasks in the operation and service of all associated equipment and tools needed to construct, operate, maintain, or repair county landfill sites, including operating heavy duty trucks for hauling roll-off bins, and other solid waste related trucks. Performs a variety of first line public contact duties as needed to authorize public admittance into county transfer station; monitors waste to assure compliance with facility regulations. Works under the general supervision of the Public Works Solid Waste Superintendent. May hire a Landfill Operator I or II depending on submitted qualifications and experience. We are a drug free workplace conducting drug testing. Summit County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Open until filled. Applications reviewed as submitted. (Best to use Google Chrome to apply)

SALARY RANGE 

Landfill Operator I - $22.73 - $31.82 hourly - see below (full job description attached)

Landfill Operator II - $24.10 - $33.72 hourly - see attached job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in operation and maintenance of light to heavy duty equipment; OR 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid CDL-Class B issued by your state of residence.
• Must be able to comply with applicable county and departmental policies and safety standards.
• Must complete 40 hour hazardous waste course within six (6) months from date of hire.

BENEFITS

• Options for a premium free Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Life Insurance
• State of Utah Retirement
• Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Vacation Pay
• 401K Match
• Orientation Pay Increase - up to 3% increase at the successful completion of six-month orientation period

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates specialized light to heavy duty equipment such as hand tools, weeds sprayers, grader, scraper, back hoe, track hoe, compactor, heavy articulating off road dump truck, dozer and other related heavy equipment utilized in the moving, covering and compacting of waste deposited into the county landfill. 
• Checks and services assigned equipment and as otherwise assigned; performs routine maintenance and repairs; reports mechanical problems for shop repairs; operates a variety of hand and power tools in performing general maintenance of vehicles and equipment. 
• Performs as landfill gate attendant; may assure appropriate admittance of public to landfill; maintains detailed records of type of waste entering the landfill; prepares daily reports.
• Observes waste being brought into the county landfill to identify hazardous waste or other materials excluded from deposit in public landfill. Separates and removes materials from the waste stream when necessary to exclude these materials.
• Monitors customer activities to assure compliance with established rules and regulations; observes suspicious activity; prevents the deposit of hazardous waste materials; operates radio and two‑way communications as needed to alert equipment operators of suspicious activity or waste loads, or other required communications. 
• Deals with public. Takes and reports complaints; apprises public of landfill requirements and fees; resolves issues face-to-face or seeks supervisory assistance. 
• 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. 
• Performs duties with due regard for personal safety and that of other employees.
• Performs other duties (including general labor) as assigned.