PT Landfill Inspector
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs skilled inspection work, litter cleanup, and environmental compliance duties at the Municipal Landfills. The main responsibility is to control windblown litter at North Valley Landfill, including collection of litter around the perimeter of the landfill and adjacent properties. Assists Landfill Management in monitoring landfill conditions to ensure regulatory permit compliance. Conducts inspections of the landfill, assists in performing quarterly gas sampling, hazardous waste inspections, leachate sampling and management, and storm water sampling and management. Assists in the collection, handling, identification, containment, and storage of waste at the city's Hazardous Waste Storage Facility. Also assists in performing public education presentations and all environmental compliance issues. Keeps adequate records in relation to responsibilities.
Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Must have experience in hazardous materials handling and/or solid waste handling operations.
- Must have a valid Class D or B Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Must be able to operate a computer and related software.
- Ability to work in a wide variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others.
- Skilled in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
- Knowledge of the principles of waste screening and hazardous waste recognition and removal.
- Knowledge of mathematics and advanced-level chemistry.
- Knowledge of tools, personal computer, and analytical equipment used in inspection work.
- Knowledge of analytical problem solving methods and techniques.
- Experience or demonstrated ability in analytical problem solving.
- Ability to recognize and properly identify hazardous waste.
- Ability to use field-test equipment and meters.
- Ability to perform strenuous work outdoors under various climatic conditions.
- Skill in the visual inspection of refuse and hazardous waste materials.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
- Skill in the use of tools, meters, and equipment used in hazardous waste inspection work.
- Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and related software.
- Ability to work in wide variety of weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous landfill experience.
- Hazardous and chemical waste handling experience.
- Any Environmental experience relating to chemical and hazardous waste.
Responsibilities
- Control windblown litter at North Valley Landfill, including collection of litter around the perimeter of the landfill and adjacent properties.
- Assist Landfill Management in monitoring landfill conditions to ensure regulatory permit compliance.
- Conduct inspections of the landfill.
- Assist in performing quarterly gas sampling, hazardous waste inspections, leachate sampling and management, and storm water sampling and management.
- Assist in the collection, handling, identification, containment, and storage of waste at the city's Hazardous Waste Storage Facility.
- Assist in performing public education presentations.
- Assist the Landfill Manager in all environmental compliance issues.
- Keep adequate records in relation to responsibilities.
Benefits
- Benefits are not available to part-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
