Landfill Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Skills in the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of landfill operations, rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of environmental rules and best management practices.
• Ability to read surveyor’s marks and build area or projects accordingly.
• Good hand/eye and hand/foot coordination.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Missouri Solid Waste Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Three to five years of experience in related field required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to dual engine scrapers, dozers, motor graders, backhoes, loaders, articulated haul trucks, compactors, and various other machines.
• Operates dual engine scrapers for excavating areas and stockpiling soil.
• Operates landfill compactor to compact waste areas designated and approved by state.
• Operates dozer to assist waste placement, project construction, storm water best management practice repairs (terraces, lets down, rills, and storm water detention devices).
• Operates loader to move fences and for special lifting, as well as to load dump truck and scraper, as necessary.
• Assists mechanic with overhaul maintenance when assigned machine is inoperable.
• Cleans and performs general maintenance (daily fluid level checks, greasing, inspection, and checking air filter) to assigned equipment.
• Operates all equipment in categories of Light Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator 2, and Equipment Operator 3.
• Occasionally performs as a laborer when required.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.