Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Canyon County • Nampa, ID

3d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of this position is to operate heavy equipment and carry out skilled maintenance tasks at the County landfill. The employee may be assigned to specific areas or maintenance projects. The position provides on-site supervision of Hazardous Waste Screeners. The position primarily operates in an outdoor environment, often involving exposure to adverse weather conditions and risks associated with heavy equipment and hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Work effectively with colleagues and the public to provide high-quality public service and establish strong relationships
• Knowledge of landfill procedures, hazardous waste regulations, and emergency practices
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (compactors, graders, dump trucks, backhoes) and tools in a landfill environment
• Understanding of OSHA, state regulations and county policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of hand and power tools, slopes, heavy equipment and landfill operations
• Perform property maintenance, including irrigation, building upkeep, and fence repairs
• Instruct the public on safe dumping methods according to landfill rules and regulations
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule including 12-hour days and weekends
• Must successfully complete a background investigation
• Valid Idaho driver’s license with Class B CDL endorsement
• High School diploma or GED equivalency required
• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to supervise the safety of co-workers and the public, safely operate heavy equipment, identify hazardous materials and wastes, and comprehend written work instructions and work orders
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes that permits the employee to drive a motor vehicle, operate heavy equipment, operate a variety of power and hand tools, and adjust equipment
• Ability to lift or move 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• landfill experience and equipment maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including, but not limited to backhoes, compactors, bulldozers, scrapers, sand trucks with plows, and water trucks, in compliance with landfill rules and regulations
• Bury and compact waste, grade roads, and operate water trucks for dust control
• Maintain and repair sprinkler irrigation systems
• Conduct landfill perimeter upkeep, building repairs and welding
• Perform maintenance checks and minor service work on equipment utilizing hand and power tools
• Guide customers to the appropriate disposal sites
• Provides customer service by offering directions, answering questions, and explaining procedures
• Ensures hazardous materials are disposed of safely and appropriately
• Assist Hazardous Waste Screeners as needed
• Extinguishes landfill fires, which may include exposure to toxic fumes, explosions, and hazardous materials
• Performs all work duties and activities following County and Department policies, procedures, and safety practices
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED