Landfill Equipment Operator

City of Elko•1751 College Ave. Elko, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the landfill superintendent, this role operates heavy equipment associated with a solid waste facility in a landfill environment, including loading, hauling, and related operations. The position also performs semi-skilled maintenance tasks. Employees in this class are distinguished by performing the full range of duties, receiving only occasional instruction for new or unusual situations, and being fully aware of operating procedures and policies.

Requirements

Completion of a high school education or equivalent.
One year operating earth moving machinery and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment.
Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in general construction, grounds maintenance and general maintenance work.
Knowledge of operational and safety rules involved in heavy equipment operations.
Knowledge of operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices including operating equipment around members of the general public.
Ability to read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals.
Ability to excavate, level, cut, distribute earth and construct berms and trenches.
Ability to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Frequent lifting and/or moving of objects up to 50 pounds and occasional moving of objects up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Hearing acuity to sufficiently be able to differentiate subtle changes in engine sounds.
Position must be able to communicate over the noise of engines and motors.

Nice To Haves

Finish grading
Basic welding techniques
Organization policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Cleans and performs preventive maintenance on construction and maintenance equipment.
Operates snow removal and ice control equipment to maintain a safe road surface.
Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment.
Operates construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as pneumatic tools and heavy equipment such as bulldozer, compactor, scraper, water wagon, motor grader, loader and skid steer.
Works as a part of a maintenance crew; constructs roads and performs general maintenance duties as they relate to roads, sanitary and storm drains; clears and maintains drainage ditches and washes.
Hauls various materials on designated routes to specified areas; removes debris.
Reads and understands grade stakes.
Inspects vehicle loads for unacceptable waste.
Operates engineering laser.
Runs operations at the scale house as required.