Landfill Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience operating equipment in construction or a field related to the specific job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and ability to be covered by county insurance; OR attain an Arizona Class A CDL within 5 months of employment date.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to oversee a crew engaged in unskilled or semi-skilled tasks.
• Ability to supervise an inmate work crew.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations; occupational hazards and proper safety precautions.
• Good knowledge of the operation, maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of interpretation of blueprints; surveying techniques.
• Considerable skill in operating and servicing equipment.
• Good skill in making mathematical computations.
• Lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills and ability to communicate.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly.
• Incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle.
• Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants who possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment, including large vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Maintains and performs routine maintenance on roadways, right of ways, and flood control structures.
• May operate equipment in the support of Solid Waste operations, to include trucking.
• Applies mathematical computations for projects and maintenance, including on-site projects, such as: cutting slopes, reading blueprints, and surveying.
• Prepares reports.
• Performs operator-level maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs manual labor.
• May supervise a small number of operators, workers, and laborers, potentially including inmates.

Benefits

• Membership in the Arizona State Retirement System