Senior Landfill Operator Heavy Equipment

Senior Landfill Operator Heavy Equipment

Resource Management Division / Public Works Department

Application deadline: Thursday, July 24, 2025

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Permanent full-time position available

Wage: $64,292.80 $80,620.80 (starting wage contingent upon experience)

Hours: Monday Friday, rotating 4-week schedule within the hours of 6:30am 5:00pm,

Works 1 out of 4 Saturdays, 6:30am 12:30pm

Job summary

Under direction, oversees daily landfilling operations. Operates equipment at Landfill to push, compact and cover solid waste, recycle brush, discarded appliances and yard waste. Maintains litter control at the landfill. Monitors groundwater, leachate and air emissions. Recycles household hazardous waste, electronic waste, tires, oil and antifreeze. Performs composting and drop-site recycling. Performs general service and maintenance of landfill grounds, equipment and buildings.

Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other

Associates degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in heavy equipment operation. Landfill Operator Certification required within one year of hire. Hazardous Waste Operator Certification within one year of hire. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial drivers license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial drivers license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other

Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift certification. Compost certification.

More information

Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required CDL is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available at

A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.

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