Landfill Equipment Operator

Duchesne County•Duchesne, UT

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Landfill Manager, performs journey-level and skilled tasks in operating and maintaining the county landfill using heavy-duty equipment and vehicles. Responds to public requests and concerns and monitors loads and reclaimed areas to meet state and federal permit requirements. Must be available to work Tuesday through Saturday. The role aims to ensure effective work performance, time management, and attention to detail; maintain a safe and clean environment; and follow best safety practices and applicable OSHA, local, and federal requirements. The operator moves, covers, and compacts waste; maintains landfill access roads; identifies prohibited or hazardous waste; monitors customer compliance; responds to public complaints and explains landfill requirements and fees; inspects incoming loads; assists with landfill construction and maintenance projects; and checks, services, and repairs assigned equipment. The position may also assist with scale-house and general office duties, including weighing vehicles, collecting payments, inspecting loads, creating invoices, and tracking landfill operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Availability to work Tuesday through Saturday.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical repair experience is highly desirable.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Operate graders, compactors, scrapers, backhoes, dozers, and related heavy equipment to move, cover, and compact landfill waste.
Maintain roads to provide easy access to and from landfill sites.
Observe waste to identify hazardous materials or other materials prohibited from public landfill disposal.
Monitor customer activities for compliance with established rules and regulations, using radio and two-way communications as needed to alert equipment operators to suspicious activity or waste loads.
Address public complaints, explain landfill requirements and fees, resolve issues in person, and seek supervisory assistance when needed.
Conduct random inspections of loads brought in by the general public and weekly inspections of sanitation truck loads.
Inspect loads for compliance with SWANA, DEQ, and air quality standards, and immediately report possible biohazards, improperly disposed medical office waste, asbestos, and similar concerns to a supervisor.
Assist with special construction and maintenance projects, including cutting grades, modifying drainage systems, and installing protective liners to protect groundwater.
Check and service assigned equipment; perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs; report mechanical problems to the supervisor and shop for repair.
Use hand and power tools for general maintenance of vehicles and equipment and potentially assist in fabricating equipment parts.
May assist with scale-house duties, including weighing incoming vehicles, determining fees, accepting and receipting payments, and inspecting loads to verify materials and prevent illegal dumping.
May assist with general office duties, including creating invoices for carriers and haulers and spreadsheets to track landfill operations.
Perform related duties as required.