Landfill Operator
Job Location:
Santa Cruz County, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Qualified Santa Cruz County employees and members of the publicare invited to apply for the following positions by submitting a completed Santa Cruz County Employment Application Form (now required as is proof of educational credentials) resume and a letter of interest indicating relevant experience and qualifications to the Human Resource Office Santa Cruz County Complex Room #N. Congress Drive Nogales AZ 85621 OR via email to .
Job Title: LANDFILL OPERATOR
Department: LANDFILL/SOLID WASTE
Starting Salary: $37799 /Grade 112 /Step 1
One (1) Positon available
LANDFILL OPERATOR
Summary:
Under general supervision responsible for safely managing waste disposal operating heavy machinery (e.g. compactors and bulldozers) compacting trash applying daily cover dirt and ensuring compliance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledges and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by employees in this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Operates maintains and performs minor repairs on equipment such as landfill compactors scrapers bulldozers loaders motor graders roll-off refuse trucks and water trucks.
- Spreads waste compacts it to maximize landfill capacity and applies daily or intermediate soil cover to meet regulatory requirements.
- Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment identifies issues/problems with equipment and reports issues/problems to supervisory staff immediately.
- Monitors incoming loads to identify and separate hazardous materials toxic waste or restricted items according to ADEQ guidelines.
- Performs manual labor including litter control erosion management fire control maintains drainage systems and builds access roads.
- Directs customer vehicles to appropriate dumping areas and assists with safe unloading particularly in high-volume areas.
- Maintains daily logs of operating hours waste volume and equipment maintenance (and submits information to supervisor as required).
- Controls fires at the landfill by smothering them with landfill dirt isolating them and/or wetting them down with water.
- Maintains a keen focus on safety at all times including but not limited to when operating equipment used at the landfill when receiving and/or processing hazardous or potentially hazardous materials when directing or assisting landfill users at the facility etc.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Education Training and Experience Guidelines:
High school diploma or equivalent. No previous experience required but preferred.
Knowledge of:
- Safety principles and best practices related to landfill and equipment operations.
- Capabilities and limitations of landfill equipment (along with the proficient proper and safe use of said equipment) preventive maintenance etc.
- Environmental regulations and waste screening.
- Federal state and local regulations regarding waste disposal.
- Daily compaction techniques soil covering slope stability and landfill cell construction.
- Hazardous or prohibited materials hazardous waste handling protocols and proper disposal of construction and demolition debris.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations emergency response procedures and personal protective equipment.
Skill in:
- Proficiently operating bulldozers compactors excavators loaders graders water trucks etc.
- Working cooperatively with other county employees and the public.
- Working in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
- Traveling across rough uneven or rocky surfaces at the landfill.
- Following oral and written instructions.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
License and Certification Requirements:
Must possess a valid commercial drivers license.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is performed at landfills operated by Santa Cruz County. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and will be exposed to hazards and potential hazards. Ability to walk sit or stand for extended periods. Ability to climb into and out of equipment cabs working in small cramped spaces etc.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Santa Cruz County government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
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