JOB POSTING IS EXPIRED
Lead Landfill Operator

• Backup the Solid Waste Facility Supervisor in daily facility operations, maintain the annual calendar, and weekly schedule for staff vacations and keep track of staff’s daily hours.

• Attending landfill operations fleet and assisting the Solid Waste Facility Supervisor in equipment use in daily operations.
• Support the landfill diversion programs with the daily inspections and maintenance of diversion areas onsite.
• Support the scale operations with the daily review of reports.
• Through communication with the 2-way radio and a phone, respond to staff needs and concerns that occur during the daily operation.
• Monitors staff customer service and safety practices.

• Respond to emergencies and vehicle accidents that occur during operational hours and outside normal operation hours if necessary.
• Investigate, report, and help respond to enforcement of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Policies and state and federal regulations.
• Assist the Solid Waste Facility Supervisor with procurement of materials and supplies needed to support daily operations.
• Engage with the public in a professional manner by responding to complaints.
• Educate the public through the appropriate use of flyers, QR codes and weblinks.

• Clean the wash bay and small loads drop-off area.
• Direct staff engaged in liter collection activities, including temporary staff.
• Provide input and support on facility standard operation procedures (SOP).
• Engage with customers about concerns and improper disposal violations.
• Assist with enforcement and compliance regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Solid Waste– Considerable knowledge of the operation of a landfill, weight scale and diversion activities, including electronics, household hazardous materials, organics, appliances, tires, comingled recycling, glass recycling, and metal recycling.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Technology – Competence in the use of technological tools like iPhone, iPad, and a computer; to include the core Microsoft Suite and GPS software.
• Management – Ability to handle a variety of tasks without close supervision; ability to resolve daily collection problems by ensuring the use of established collection procedures and reporting any non-compliance to the supervisor.
• Relationship – Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions,
• Multi-limb Coordination - Using arms and/or legs together while sitting or standing.

• Near Vision - Seeing details up close

• Two years of experience in solid waste facility operations.
• Iowa Landfill Operators License (or equivalent).
• Possession of and ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Airbrake endorsement.
• Experience in data entry.

• Experience in customer service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

• Compost Operator Certification
• Appliance Demanufacturer Certification
• Knowledge of solid waste disposal operations, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the disposal of solid waste