2 time) - Homer Landfill

Kenai Peninsula Borough•Homer Transfer Facility - Mile 169.3 Sterling Highway, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Solid Waste Director or their designee, the Laborer/Operator – Solid Waste directs disposers, screens loads, and cleans, operates and maintains the solid waste facility, landfill, equipment, vehicles, and other solid waste projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience in the operation of equipment such as forklifts, loaders or balers
Ability to deal with the public in a friendly and direct manner
Must have and maintain a valid Alaska driver’s license that allows performance of all essential functions.

Responsibilities

Provides information to the public on proper disposal methods for various wastes.
Greets and directs public as to proper placement of solid waste, recyclables and hazardous waste. Issues fee tickets, completes paperwork, and works in the scale-house. Controls and directs vehicle and foot traffic for safe operations at the facility and working face.
Screens waste to ensure that hazardous or special wastes are removed prior to burial or recycling; performs daily litter collection and keeps site clean; performs daily housekeeping; sorts and consolidates recyclables; stacks and loads vehicle batteries and other special materials; and assists with other site activities.
Assists borough contractors and consultants during hazardous waste collection events, water monitoring, construction, and other activities. Routinely transports heavy loads.
Maintains safe grounds by observing and correcting possible safety hazards such as wet floors, icy sidewalks, tripping and other hazards. Performs hand and mechanical shoveling of snow.
Replaces supplies and keeps all storage and work areas organized.
Performs minor maintenance and repairs of equipment, vehicles, site structures and miscellaneous equipment.
Operates baler and related equipment, roll-off truck, forklift and loader.
May assist with other solid waste projects.
Works varying schedules to manage waste/recyclables, perform site work, and to cover leave time for other site staff.
Must complete training as required. Training may include, but will not be limited to, 40-hour hazardous waste certification, first aid and CPR.
Other related duties as assigned.