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Landfill Equipment Operator

Job Overview

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction, the Landfill Equipment Operator will operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth; perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation of heavy equipment while composting yard waste and food scraps, and pushing compacting and covering solid waste; monitor, maintain and assist with the management of the landfill’s gas collection control system; and perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input oriented; values equity, problem solving and the development of partnerships; works effectively as a member of a team; and desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Work in this class involves performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation of landfill equipment and machinery; and in using methane, groundwater, and GPS system to place fill, cover dirt and measure compaction. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work orders from the Solid Waste Facility Supervisor and/or the Lead Landfill Operator. Work is reviewed and evaluated by the Solid Waste Facility Supervisor through records, inspection of facilities and active landfilling areas, results achieved; and effectiveness of services provided.

Job Duties

JOB DUTIES:

• Operates heavy equipment including trucks, excavators, trash compactors, endloaders, and crawler/dozers.
• Hauls or excavates various materials and resources.
• Pushes, compacts, and covers solid waste.
• Maintains clear and accurate records of work accomplished including equipment and inventory utilized.
• Responds to internal and external questions and requests.
• Checks and assists in maintaining vehicle by inspections of tires, lubricants, lights, fluid levels, etc.
• Removes unacceptable waste and performs other general grounds maintenance such as weed control, mowing, and snow plowing.
• Maintains and assists with the management of the landfill’s gas collection control system and associated equipment and materials.
• Communicates with internal and external customers; and explains policies and procedures.
• Cross trains in various areas to strengthen knowledge base and to provide backup coverage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Skilled at using equipment or systems; and watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
• Operation and Control - Using equipment or systems.
• Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car or truck.
• Depth Perception - Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
• Near and Far Vision - Seeing details up close and far away.
• Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• Rate Control - Changing when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
• Reaction Time - Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of public safety and security, and production and processing; and machines and tools including designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk on uneven surfaces; climb, reach, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, grasp and perform repetitive motions; both near and far vision (with or without reasonable accommodation); lifting, dragging and pushing vehicles, motors, engines, and other equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion; working with power and noise-producing tools and equipment; and driving a motorized vehicle.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in all weather conditions including wet, hot, cold, indoors, and outdoors; and on a range of shifts: regular, evening and weekend work, shift work, on call, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Customer service experience;
• 1 year of experience in heavy equipment maintenance OR 1 year in technical school or on-the-job training;
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite experience;
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain Iowa Landfill Operator certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain 24 Hour HAZWOPER certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework in heavy equipment operations
• Forklift trained or certified
• Iowa Compost Operator Certification
• Iowa Appliance Demanufacturing Certification
• Knowledge of Iowa’s Environmental Management System

Supplemental Information

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employee shall establish their principal place of residence within thirty (30) miles of their place of employment as soon as practicable after appointment, but within two years of appointment.

FLSA (OVERTIME) STATUS: Non-Exempt

The City of Dubuque does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, differing ability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The City of Dubuque encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.