LANDFILL-HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
About The Position
The Elmore County Transfer Station Equipment Operator performs daily operating duties at the County Transfer Station, including operating heavy equipment, handling trash collection and disposal operations, and carrying out routine equipment and facility maintenance. The role maintains operational records related to rubbish haulers and waste disposal services, directs incoming vehicles, applies disposal fees, handles payments and balances, and ensures dumping rules and regulations are followed. The employee communicates with the contracted hauling service to coordinate waste-bin removal, maintains a clean and safe facility and yard, and seeks to improve Transfer Station operations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Transfer Station Supervisor in accordance with established procedures and routines. The position also leads and directs community service and/or sheriff’s labor crew members, providing daily work direction. It requires courteous interaction with the public, accurate recordkeeping and cash handling, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and adherence to County safety practices. The schedule is 40 hours per week on rotating eight-hour days, Monday through Saturday, including weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Valid Idaho Driver’s License.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Successfully pass a background check and drug testing.
- Have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
- Ability to accurately collect payments by cash, check, and credit card; apply charges and payments to customer accounts; and make change for cash payments.
- Regular, predictable attendance, including working weekends.
- Knowledge of general maintenance, upkeep, and safety inspections of standard heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials and disposal regulations.
- Knowledge of ground and building maintenance operations, including during inclement weather.
- Knowledge of specialized equipment, load safety standards, and operation of a backhoe and semi-tractor trailers.
- Ability to make sound decisions consistent with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate a variety of Transfer Station equipment.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and react quickly and calmly to events while operating daily business processes.
- Ability to use a personal computer and common software, prepare accurate reports, and maintain accurate Transfer Station records.
- Ability to read and interpret applicable laws, resolutions, ordinances, codes, and contracts.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with County employees, supervisors, elected officials, and the public.
- Ability to work with the Sheriff’s Labor Program and Community Service workers.
- Ability to work in adverse conditions and inclement weather, including sub-zero temperatures, deep snow, dust, wind, heat, and odoriferous conditions.
- Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds regularly and frequently.
- Sufficient speech and hearing or other communication capabilities to discern verbal instructions and communicate in person and by telephone.
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to comprehend written instructions, perform visual inspections, prepare reports, maintain files, and collect money.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer.
- Sufficient mobility, flexibility, agility, and balance to withstand frequent walking, reaching, kneeling, and prolonged sitting or standing.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Transfer Station experience or working knowledge and understanding of sanitation practices and procedures.
- Previous heavy equipment operating experience, including the ability to back in and out with tight clearances.
Responsibilities
- Open and close the Transfer Station according to its posted schedule.
- Direct incoming vehicles to appropriate dumping areas and identify and document Elmore County residency.
- Operate heavy equipment in a confined area to load trash into a semi-trailer.
- Maintain Station operating records; schedule delivery and removal of storage containers; and arrange final disposal of refuse.
- Prepare recyclable products for shipment and removal from the site.
- Collect disposal fees, assess charges, issue receipts, account for fees, and report and deposit collections on a scheduled basis.
- Perform routine maintenance and safety-related upkeep of equipment used at the site.
- Maintain separate containers for recyclable materials.
- Explain Transfer Station procedures to the public and respond to customer questions and comments courteously and promptly.
- Monitor incoming cargo to prevent disposal of prohibited materials and manage hazardous-material disposal.
- Keep the facility clean and well-maintained, and maintain gravel roads around the site for safe access.
- Assist with snow plowing and removal when required.
- Follow County policies, procedures, and safety practices, including use of appropriate safety equipment.
- Lead and direct community service and/or sheriff’s labor crew members and provide daily work direction.
- Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as requested.
- Maintain compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
