Waste Management LTE Casual

Marathon County

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part time/LTE 1200 HOUR PER YEAR field position at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department, 172900 Hwy. 29, Ringle, WI. The employee is needed to perform duties to support the efficient, effective, and safe operation of the Marathon County Solid Waste Department, its landfills, management of ancillary structures (I.e., gas system and leachate collection structures, roads, etc.), and operation of multiple solid waste and recycling programs. Many aspects of the work are guided by the requirements of state and federal laws relating to landfill operation and the department's plan of operation. Duties include operation and maintenance assistance for all related landfill work.

Requirements

High school diploma with 1 year experience in farming, mechanics, construction, heavy equipment, environmental management or related field
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards
Skill in operating equipment, machinery, tools, and materials safely and efficiently in performing functions
Knowledge of landfill and recycling statutes and regulations
Ability to operate a GPS system and other computerized systems
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Knowledge of soil types and impact of soils on landfill operations
Ability to work in adverse environments, including cold and hot weather
Knowledge of landfill operating systems and various data collection systems
Knowledge of materials management related to household hazardous materials/waste
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluating information to problem solve
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees, customers, and the public, adhering to both county and department core values
Ability to effectively share information with other staff and work as part of a team
Ability to climb, crawl, bend, and stretch
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects or materials weighing up to 75 pounds
Ability to contribute to a positive working culture
Positive attitude and ability to meet core values of honest, helpful and respectful

Nice To Haves

Interest in waste and materials management, soils, engineering, environmental science or natural resources management is ideal
Experience around heavy equipment preferred
Experience working at a landfill is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with pre-operation inspections of landfill and operational equipment
Fueling and greasing equipment when needed
Identifying equipment problems and reporting problems so repairs can be scheduled
Assists with operation of heavy equipment such as front loaders, dozers, landfill compactors, dump truck, water truck, and other related equipment, to excavate, load, and haul dirt fill
Assists with environmental monitoring, including air permit compliance monitoring and groundwater system maintenance
Assists with gas system maintenance and leachate system maintenance
Assists with improvement of site aesthetics including litter cleanup, snow removal, and planting
Helps maintain the household hazardous materials program, classifying and storing a wide variety of hazardous waste, assisting customers delivering household hazardous wastes, and maintaining the reuse store
May assist with performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on departmental equipment
Operates all tools and equipment used to perform maintenance including welder, compressor, pneumatic and standard mechanic tools, presses, drills, saws, etc.
Operate computerized scales to weigh incoming and outgoing vehicles
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Works extra hours as required
Performs related work as required