Landfill Equipment Operator 2

Bannock County•Pocatello, ID

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates a variety of heavy equipment and commercial drivers licensed vehicles to perform mid-level maintenance and service work on County property; performs related work as required. Primary Function The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform skilled maintenance and construction work on County property. The Equipment Operator is proficient in operating a variety of heavy equipment. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and include working in adverse weather conditions with hazards involving the use of heavy equipment, power tools, and hazardous materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency is required
Idaho Class B CDL driver's license. Tanker, air brakes, and no automatic restriction is required.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and alarm and warning systems, including backup alarms, and communicate effectively with other employees and the public
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, work orders, and engineering blueprints and diagrams
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate motor vehicles, including heavy equipment, and operate a variety of power and hand tools and to adjust equipment
Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds
Sufficient personal mobility, stamina, flexibility, and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and other physical exertions in an outdoor environment, including extremes of heat and cold.

Nice To Haves

Flagger/traffic control certification
Forklift certification
First Aid/CPR certification may be required.
Hazwoper, MSHA, and HDPE fusion certification may be required.
Two (2) years' experience in landfill operation, street or utility system construction and maintenance, or a related field, with emphasis on operating heavy equipment is preferred; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on County property
Operates a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including but not limited to, grader, bulldozer, crane, front end loader and attachments, backhoe, water tanker, roller, dump truck, boom truck, compactor, scraper, equipment hauler, snow removal vehicles, screen plant, and related equipment
Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to, sledges, hammers, picks, air compressors, welders, chainsaws, grounds keeping equipment, air hammers, jacks, and related equipment
Operates two-way radio communication equipment to maintain contact in the field
Erects, maintains, and repairs fences and traffic signs
Removes debris and other safety hazards from roads, culverts, storm drains, and adjacent public areas
Perform duties of burying and compacting waste, water roads, building repair, welding and other assigned duties.
Ensures hazardous materials are handled and disposed of properly
Places erosion and sediment control devices
Places work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging duties
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains service and maintenance records
Provides customer service including giving directions, answering questions, and providing explanations.
May assist in supervising community service workers, Equipment Operators, or temporary workers.
May assist with training for Equipment Operators.
May assist in cash handling and scale house duties and responsibilities.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Performs freon remediation in accordance with federal and state laws.
Cover wastes to DEQ and operations plan requirements.
Perform household hazardous waste collection
All other duties as assigned.