Recycling Technician/Landfill Operator
GUNNISON COUNTY•Gunnison, CO
•$24 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, skilled, and technical work receiving, processing, and shipping product received at the Gunnison County Recycling Center. Operates a wide variety of light, medium, and limited heavy equipment used in the maintenance and construction at the Gunnison County Landfill. Also performs manual tasks associated with equipment operations and maintenance and construction. Performs operator required maintenance on all equipment used.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.
- Willingness to take tetanus and hepatitis shots.
- Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of one-year experience related to recycling or solid waste programs and Two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair; or Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Class B CDL preferred.
- Current flagging certification.
- Willingness to participate in and complete certification for MSHA Part 46.
Responsibilities
- Receiving, processing, and shipping product received at the Gunnison County Recycling Center.
- Operating a wide variety of light, medium, and limited heavy equipment used in the maintenance and construction at the Gunnison County Landfill.
- Performing manual tasks associated with equipment operations and maintenance and construction.
- Performing operator required maintenance on all equipment used.
Benefits
- Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month
- Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
- 16 hours of personal leave
- Dependent Care FSA
- FSA and HSA
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary
- Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
- 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match
- Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
- 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match
- Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
