Landfill Operator

Weyerhaeuser•Dierks, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is looking for a Landfill Operator to support their facilities maintenance and Environmental Department at the Dierks, Arkansas Lumber Facility. This is an hourly production role that will report to the site’s Filing and Facilities Supervisor. The rate of pay for this role is $25.30/hr per the site’s collective bargaining agreement. The schedule is five, eight-hour shifts from Tuesday to Saturday. As the Landfill Operator, you will be responsible for operating the site’s box truck, which transports all residuals to the landfill. The operator is also responsible for maintaining site grounds by using other heavy equipment and meeting the needs of Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) standards. The successful candidate will also have to complete and maintain EPA Method 9 certification for reading opacity from emissions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 or more years of manufacturing experience
Must be willing to work the schedule listed in this description with modifications when required
Safe operation of heavy equipment or vehicles
Must be able to promote and ensure compliance with safety initiatives
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all associates
Excellent work ethic with initiative to get things done
Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which includes willingness to work any shift, weekends and holidays as conditions require
Good judgment and decision-making skills
Resume detailing your education and work history is required for consideration
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and other windows-based programs

Nice To Haves

Must be able to determine where something needs to be dumped.

Responsibilities

Maintain landfill, including tracking waste and waste screening, performing inspections, and maintaining the Master certification of Solid Waste Licensing issued by ADEQ.
Operate the Dozer to spread out loads at the landfill.
Operate the Box Truck to dump boxes in designated areas (landfill, old site, etc.) and keep records of everything dumped.
Perform “waste screening” on every load.
Operate the Farm Tractor to mow / bush hog areas needed (mainly at landfill and old site near outfalls).
Operate the Front-End Loader anywhere needed (at landfill to move around material, clean out bark separators, etc.).
Operate lawn equipment as needed.
Be DOT trained and stay up to date on DOT training to help as needed during fuel deliveries.
Become certified in EPA Method 9 for reading opacity.
Help Environmental Manager with random items such as water sampling, inspections, etc.
Other duties as assigned or required.