Landfill Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, limitations and safety precautions of the particular equipment to which assignment is made.
• Ability to make general repairs of motor driven equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to obtain necessary information and to complete accurate accident reports and other reports.
• Ability to prepare simple reports.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and complex recycling equipment.
• Skill in the operation of complex construction equipment.
• Ability to give directions to the public at the landfill and recycling centers.
• Knowledge of landfill operations including safety, cover requirements, compaction techniques, storm water control, litter control, and environmental protection methods and procedures.
• Completion of the eighth grade.
• Considerable experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy construction and automotive equipment.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Class I, Class III, or Construction and Demolition Debris landfills is preferred.
• Possession of a valid certificate for “Trained Sanitary Landfill Operator” within one year of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections of and operates leachate pumping systems.
• Monitors and maintains adequate liquid levels in leachate tanks for hauling.
• May perform general maintenance of all aspects of landfill operations.
• May operate and maintain mining equipment to include Bulldozers, Excavators, ADT’s, and Trommel Screens.
• Coordinates daily operations with Senior Division Manager.
• Maintains adequate inventories of supplies to ensure that operational downtime is limited.
• Uses maintenance system to track service intervals to ensure that equipment services are on time.
• Maintains and inspects Pre Crusher Compactor to ensure downtime is limited.
• Performs daily inspections of all equipment and helps with general maintenance.
• Inspects and performs basic maintenance of the tire grinder machine.