Landfill Maintenance Worker I

Calvert County Government

6d•$42,406 - $45,427•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs facility and equipment maintenance work at the County Solid Waste Facilities. Work involves performing general maintenance to buildings and grounds, driving tractors and other vehicles, and operating and maintaining mechanical landfill equipment. Work requires ability to follow instructions and is performed under close to general supervision.

Requirements

Completion of the tenth grade.
Two years of general building, labor, and equipment maintenance experience.
Valid Class B commercial driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
Must be 18 years of age.
Operation of County owned vehicle.
Subject to alcohol and drug testing.
Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.
Worker is exposed to dirt and soil, and hazards from working with equipment and tools.
Requires working in all weather conditions.
Requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Subject to call in or to remain on the job for emergencies.
Ability to perform general building and equipment maintenance.
Ability to operate trucks and tractors safely.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to deal effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

Performs general carpentry work on structures.
Builds sheds, ramps or similar structures.
Makes repairs to roofs of buildings and other components short of need for professional contracting services.
Repairs and maintains landfill equipment.
Operates tractors to haul fuel to off-road equipment.
Maintains fuel tank records.
Operates utility truck for home pickup and roll-off truck as needed.
Cuts grass and weeds with riding mower and weed eater.
Sprays herbicides and grass retardants at compactor site.
Washes vehicles and landfill equipment, changes oil, lubricates off-road equipment, changes tires.
Operates non-stationary compactor, loader and skid-steer loader.
Informs general public regarding solid waste procedures and regulations.
Picks up trash that blows out of landfill.
Operates hand tools and chain saws.
Cleans office sidewalks and shovels snow.
Works at compactor sites when needed.
Performs related work as required.