Recycling Technician/Landfill Operator

Gunnison County • Gunnison, CO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing a variety of routine and complex administrative, skilled, and technical work related to receiving, processing, and shipping product at the Gunnison County Recycling Center. Additionally, the position operates a wide variety of light, medium, and limited heavy equipment used in the maintenance and construction at the Gunnison County Landfill. This includes performing manual tasks associated with equipment operations and maintenance, as well as performing 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.
• Willingness to participate in and complete certification for MSHA Part 46.
• Minimum of one-year experience related to recycling or solid waste programs.
• Two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class B CDL preferred.
• Current flagging certification.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, processing, and shipping product 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.

What This Job Offers

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