Equipment Operator - Landfill

Lewis and Clark County Public Works is recruiting for an Equipment Operator Landfill. Under general supervision Solid Waste Manager and Landfill Supervisor, this position operates heavy equipment (compactor/scraper/loaders etc.), water truck and haul trucks (roll offs (w/trailer), tilt deck tow truck (w/winch), semi tractor/trailers etc.), to provide support of landfill operations to include hauling service from Marysville, Augusta, and Lincoln Transfer Sites, junk vehicle hauling through State of Montana Junk Vehicle Removal Program and heavy equipment supply hauling.

Who We Are

The County Public Works Department is responsible for the following divisions or areas of services.

• Public Works Administration
• Roads, Bridge, and Sign Divisions
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Solid Waste Division
• Building Maintenance Division

Public Works Administration oversees the administration and financial operations of all programs, services, and projects of the Lewis and Clark County Public Works Departmen t.

The Road, Bridge, and Sign Divisions are responsible for maintaining County roads and bridges. During the winter they provide County residents with snow removal services such as plowing and sanding. They oversee the design and reconstruction of existing roads and bridges, perform maintenance projects such as pothole repairs, chip seals, striping, signage, safety modifications, drainage, and storm water improvements.

The Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of County vehicles. This includes large equipment such as graders, backhoes, loaders, snowplows, dump, patch, and water trucks. They also perform light vehicle maintenance on pickups and sedans.

The City of Helena Solid Waste Division is responsible for the management of the Lewis and Clark County Landfill, the Marysville Container Site, the closed Scratch Gravel Landfill, and represents the Department of Health on the Lincoln and Augusta Solid Waste Boards.

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
  • Traditional Plan - the cost for a full-time employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
  • High-Deductible Health Plan cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• PureView Health Center preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Other Benefits

Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduate, one (1) year heavy equipment operation, hauling/transporting, landfilling, and composting experience preferred. Relevant apprenticeship program/Vo tech certificate preferred. Valid Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement preferred. Class A CDL training and certification available. Must be able to obtain a Class A certificate within 6 months of hire date.

Duties

Landfill Operations

• Operates heavy equipment (compactor/scraper/loaders etc.);
• Compacts, moves and buries waste in multiple landfill cells;
• Sets grades, coordinates stormwater run-on/run-off mitigation;
• Maintains interior access routes and roads;
• Polices grounds for wind-blown debris and coordinates landfill litter control measures;
• Assists in daily/weekly/monthly litter picking duties both inside and outside landfill perimeter;
• Examines waste for oil, large appliances, hazardous materials and unacceptable materials;
• Process green waste and biosolids in the compost operation, temperature monitoring, maintaining activity logs;
• Operates water truck to provide support of landfill operations and maintains usage report;
• Responds to citizen inquiries and directs customers to appropriate waste deposit site;
• Maintains and updates various data and activity logs;
• Provides light office support (customer accounts and payments); performs light maintenance;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hauling Operations

• Operates haul trucks (roll offs (w/trailer), tilt deck tow truck (w/winch), semi tractor/trailers etc.);
• Provides hauling service at various county Transfer Site locations to include Marysville, Augusta and Lincoln, junk vehicle hauling through State of Montana Junk Vehicle Removal Program, heavy equipment and supply hauling.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change with or without notice.

Examples of Knowledge

• Knowledge of state statutes regarding solid waste disposal and management;
• Knowledge of state and federal statures regarding composting and composting with biosolids;
• Knowledge of state statues regarding Class A/Class B hauling requirements;
• Landfill and Public Works Department policies and procedures;
• Lewis and Clark County policies and procedures; safety regulations and requirements;
• Methods, practices, and procedures for solid waste management;
• Safe equipment and various haul truck operating practices and procedures;
• Various equipment and haul truck operation and maintenance procedures.

Examples of Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate heavy equipment, including compactor/scraper/loaders etc. , according to prescribed standards;
• Ability to operate haul trucks, including roll offs (w/trailer), flatbed winch truck, semi tractor/trailer etc., according to prescribed standards;
• Ability to operate water truck and various landfill equipment, according to prescribed standards;
• Read and understand construction plans, establish critical grades and contours illustrated in engineered design plans;
• Use hand tools, including chain saw, packer, jackhammer, post pounders etc., according to prescribed standards;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Provide support and assistance throughout the landfill, compost, and hauling operations;
• Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and citizens.

Special Requirements

• Valid Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement preferred. Class A CDL training and certification available. Must be able to obtain a CLass A CDL certificate within 6 months of hire date;
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Demands

Duties are generally performed in both indoor and outdoor environments where hazards and discomforts are generally controlled and modifiable. Work duties and assignments may be interrupted or curtailed due to weather conditions, operational and staffing needs. Position performs work in all types of weather in the dust, dirt and debris. This position must be able to stand, twist, stoop, reach, and push, pull, move and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 100 pounds on a brief and random basis. Position requires regular contact with fellow employees, direct supervisor, and customers and citizens.

Application Instructions

Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal. Job Opportunities - Lewis & Clark County (lccountymt.gov)

www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Human-Resources/Job

The following items are required along with the on-line application:

Resume - Attach resume to online application in designated section

Cover Letter - Attach cover letter to online application in resume upload section as well. More than one document can be uploaded.

For questions on this position or on the application process, please call ... or e-mail kgrose@lccountymt.gov.

Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer