Landfill Equipment Operator

City of Vermillion•Vermillion, SD

About The Position

The Landfill Equipment Operator performs skilled work operating equipment at the landfill, conducting routine equipment maintenance, and cleaning the landfill and adjacent property. The role includes moving, covering, and compacting deposited waste; maintaining landfill access roads and nearby areas; monitoring waste and customer activity; and enforcing applicable landfill rules and regulations. The operator may also assist with scale-house and office duties, special construction and maintenance projects, and related work as required. The position works under the direct supervision of the Landfill Supervisor and Solid Waste Director.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of experience in maintenance, construction, repair work, or a related occupation.
Experience operating motorized construction equipment.
Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in solid waste operations.
Skill in operating the listed equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work safely.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical and job function test following an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment to move, cover, and compact waste deposited into the landfill.
Maintain access roads and keep the landfill and surrounding areas, including Hwy 19 and Bluff Road leading to the landfill, clean and free of debris.
Observe waste to identify hazardous waste or other materials prohibited from being deposited in the landfill.
Monitor customer activities for compliance with established rules and regulations; use radio and two-way communications to alert equipment operators about activity or waste loads.
Address public complaints.
Assist with special construction and maintenance projects within the landfill.
Check and service assigned equipment; perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs; report mechanical problems to the supervisor.
Use hand and power tools for general maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
When needed, assist with scale-house duties, weigh incoming vehicles, determine fees, receive payments, and inspect loads to verify materials and prevent illegal dumping.
When needed, assist with general office duties, operate a computer to create invoices for carriers and haulers, and create spreadsheets to track landfill operations.
Operate the landfill in accordance with South Dakota laws and regulations and the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.
Enforce City of Vermillion policies on landfill use.
Perform related duties as required.