Landfill Equipment Operator

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Under general supervision, operates heavy equipment in the operation and maintenance of the Citys landfill.**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS:**- This is an entry level position within the landfill division of Public Works and is distinguished from the next level position by the absence of the ability to serve as a lead worker in the training and reviewing of work of others. This position reports to the Landfill Supervisor.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:***Essential functions, as defined under theAmericans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks,knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows isnot intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and maybe required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.**The intentof this job description is to provide a representative summary of themajor duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description.*- Operates heavy equipment such as scrapers, crawler tractors with a dozer blade, landfill blade or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders and pneumatic tire scrapers.- Conducts pre-operation inspections of equipment, including checking and maintaining all fluid levels and identifying equipment problems and report problems for repairs.- Performs preventative maintenance on equipment including oil and various filter changes, lubrication, checking wear prone parts and components and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.- Compiles daily equipment reports, provides and monitors all records of solid waste entering the landfill for industrial and commercial customers.- Assists in collecting use fees, preparing invoices for charge customers and estimating the volume of refuse deposited on site for weekly landfill operations reports.- Performs other related duties as assigned.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**\**Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:**- High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or equivalent experience.- Two (2) years work experience in general construction, heavy equipment operation or landfill work.- Any combination of training and work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.- Ability to obtain Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management Facility Waste Screening certification (Inspector) within six (6) months of being hired into position. (Required to maintain employment).- Valid State of Arizona Drivers license Class B with Tanker endorsement; or ability to obtain within one (1) year of being hired into position. (Required to maintain employment)**Substance Abuse Testing:**- This position is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject to new hire and random drug and alcohol testing as outlined in the Alcohol & Substance Abuse policy listed in the Human Resources Personnel Manual.**Required Knowledge and Skills:**- Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the collection and disposal of solid waste.- Knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of diesel and gas-powered heavy equipment and other equipment used in solid waste disposal operations.- Knowledge of basic computer operations.- Knowledge of safe work practices.- Skill in reading and complying with complex laws and regulations.- Skill in operating bulldozers and other heavy equipment.- Skill in reading and ollowing surveyor grade stakes.- Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.- Skill in directing youth workers or inmates.- Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, supervisor, and the general public.**ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:***Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.*Work is routinely performed in an outdoor environment, seasonal heat,and cold and extreme weather conditions.Subject to noise from equipment operation.Subject to dust, dirt, oil/grease, gases, and equipment operation,potential for exposure to rodents, insects, foul odors, broken glass,fires and