Equipment Operator - Solid Waste/Compost

Olmsted County•2122 Building - Olmsted County Campus, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision, performs skilled work in a variety of solid waste tasks and locations. Safely and efficiently operates a variety of heavy and complex equipment used in the receipt, processing and disposal of solid waste, including filling, compaction, and covering of waste, maintenance and repair of various solid waste facilities, and the operation of the county yard waste compost site. Work is performed at all solid waste sites including the landfill, compost site, Olmsted Waste to Energy Facility (OWEF), hazardous waste facility, and the recycling center. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of full-time heavy equipment operation in a similar position.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Valid driver's license and free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test per the Omnibus Transportation Testing Act of 1991, Department of Transportation rule, 49 CFR part 40 and will be subject to subsequent testing as required per the regulation.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual occupational physical in order to obtain medical approval to wear a respirator.
Knowledge of the proper techniques, procedures, materials, and tools used in operating and maintaining heavy equipment.
Knowledge of the capabilities of the equipment operated including the adaptations and specialized uses to which equipment can be put in meeting emergency or other unusual conditions.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the operation of heavy mobile and stationary equipment.
Knowledge of the basic operational requirements of a solid waste landfill.
Knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological processes involved in the production of a marketable compost product.
Knowledge of various types of solid waste produced in Olmsted County and the practices available for managing each.
Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in heavy equipment operation.
Skill in the operation of heavy equipment.
Skill in written and verbal communication.
Skill in the use of computers and technology.
Ability to identify various types of solid waste.
Ability to safely use personal respiratory protective devices.
Ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work effectively with and educate the public.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work.

Nice To Haves

Valid Minnesota Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
Successfully complete the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency landfill operator II training course and become certified with one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains yard waste composting equipment including front end loaders, trommels, windrow turners, and water trucks.
Receives, inspects, sorts, and processes Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), demolition, industrial solid waste, and yard wastes, and removes unacceptable items prior to their proper disposal.
Operates and maintains landfill equipment including excavators, scrapers, dozers, compactors, semi-tractors, tandem trucks, industrial shredder, trommels and pickup trucks.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on a wide variety of equipment used in the processing of solid waste including excavators, scrapers, dozers, compactors, semi-tractors, tandem axle trucks, industrial shredders, front end loaders, trommels, windrow turners, pickup trucks, etc.
Assists OWEF staff during outages.
Loads and unloads miscellaneous equipment and deliveries, performs snow removal, and maintains tipping floor cleaning zone.
Assists hazardous waste staff in receiving, sorting, and removal of problem and hazardous materials at the Olmsted Hazardous Waste Facility.
Operates commercial scale at OWEF, Hazardous Waste Facility, and the landfill processing both cash and credit transactions.
Mows grass on shoulders and in ditches, plows snow, and sands roads, etc.
Meets with, informs, and educates the public.
Performs related work as required.