Container Site, Landfill Operator & Truck Driver
About The Position
The Solid Waste Staff is supervised by the Solid Waste Foreman and provides a variety of Solid Waste services across Madison County. This includes sorting solid waste, operating heavy equipment and compactors, bailing cardboard and plastic, assisting the public when disposing of solid waste and maintaining a clean and orderly container site and landfill. Performs regular maintenance of truck, trailer, containers, and container site areas. Includes: loading, hauling, dumping and replacement of containers to and from landfills and container sites due to refuse spillage, litter, and overflow. The performance of any other related work as required by Madison County. Keeping records of trips made and scheduled maintenance performed on all equipment. Any other routine task associated with the Solid Waste and Junk Vehicle Departments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G. E. D. equivalent
- Current commercial license (CDL) including the following classifications: Combination Vehicle Class A2 Air brake endorsement
- Must be able to pass physical examination along with drug and alcohol screening as required by Madison County.
- Freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Must pass a background check.
- Clarity of speech and hearing that permits employee to communicate with supervisors, employees, and the general public.
- Sufficient vision to classify solid waste and to operate equipment as required.
- Good organization and communication skills.
- Self-motivated and cooperative.
- Ability and willingness to meet the public in a helpful manner.
- Good attitude and able to perform under minimum supervision.
- Ability to tactfully handle complaints from the public.
- Valid Montana CDL.
Responsibilities
- Operate a backhoe, loader, forklift compactor and cardboard/ plastic bailer.
- Drive to landfill, monitor and identify solid waste, and determine the suitability of disposal for all loads of Class III Material.
- Bale cardboard and plastics and assist drivers in loading the trucks for delivery.
- Pick up litter and windblown waste at landfills and container sites to maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Prepare landfill for periodic burns in compliance with air quality regulations.
- Occasionally assist the public with unloading trash.
- Inspect and identify solid waste, and sort Class II and Class III waste.
- Clean and service all equipment and maintain in good working condition.
- Assist in repair of all fences and outbuildings.
- Operate specialized trucks and equipment to haul solid waste & junk vehicles.
- Weld and fabricate dumpster and facilities as needed.
- Keep records of trips made and scheduled maintenance performed on all equipment.
- Perform any other routine task associated with the Solid Waste and Junk Vehicle Departments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
