Landfill Operator

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

Support the Landfill Manager with the daily operations of the San Juan County Landfill. This includes weighing of vehicles, completion of forms, collection of money, cleanliness of the office and surrounding area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Advanced skill in the operation of three or more pieces of heavy equipment with at least four (4) years of experience.

• Must have a Commercial Drivers’ License, classification “A”, which includes the ability to qualify physically to obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, under requirements of Subpart E, Section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. 

• Must be able to drive for as many as 10 hours while transporting hazardous or non-hazardous materials in various weather conditions. 

• Ability to understand and carry out complicated instructions relative to job assignments. 

• Ability to act independently. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with the general public. 

• Must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, sit and squat, as well as grasp, lift 75 pounds to the waist and 42 pounds over the head when loading and unloading. 

• Must have full range of movement in both hands, arms and legs. 

• Must be a High School Graduate or equivalent.

SALARY: $38,158-47,698