Landfill Operations Specialist

1 week ago

Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States Archuleta County Full time
Job Overview

The Landfill Operations Specialist is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while performing semi-skilled labor associated with the management and maintenance of the County landfill. This role involves operating various heavy machinery, engaging with the public, processing payments, overseeing waste disposal, directing traffic, and managing access to the facility during operational hours.


SUPERVISION STRUCTURE

Direct supervision is provided by the Public Works Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise any staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities outlined below are illustrative of the types of tasks that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the role if they are similar or related.

  • Operates a variety of light and heavy machinery, including but not limited to roll-off trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and compactors, essential for the effective operation of the County landfill.
  • Conducts routine maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment.
  • Performs inspections on equipment components such as tires, lights, brakes, and fluid levels.
  • Engages with the public utilizing landfill services, collecting payments, directing traffic, and ensuring compliance with waste disposal regulations.
  • Maintains accurate records of all landfill users, including ticketing and daily financial logs.
  • Identifies customers who may be on a bad check list or require special billing arrangements for solid waste services.
  • Promotes and adheres to safe working practices while executing job responsibilities.
  • Provides assistance at the transfer station and in recycling operations as necessary.
  • Contributes to the upkeep of a clean and organized transfer station.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

  • Performs other related tasks as assigned.
  • The duties listed above are intended only as examples of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.

Experience: At least one year of experience in a related field or in performing similar duties.

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class 'B' CDL along with a current DOT medical card.


SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Understanding of disposal regulations and operational procedures for a subtitle D landfill, including the ability to interpret design plans and ensure compliance with CDPHE regulations.
  • Familiarity with practices, methods, and equipment utilized in landfill operations and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures.
  • Proficiency in operating various hand and power tools as well as light and heavy machinery.
  • Awareness of applicable laws and regulations governing landfill operations.
  • Ability to operate equipment effectively, including roll-off trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and compactors.
  • Capability to identify hazardous materials and the associated risks.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong customer service skills when interacting with clients and the public.
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, agency representatives, and community members.
  • Basic math skills for performing calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Competence in maintaining daily logs and activity records.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Requires a full range of body movement, including pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, and twisting for the handling of recyclable materials and maneuvering around equipment.
  • Requires constant physical mobility, including the ability to navigate restricted pathways obstructed by operational equipment.
  • Requires sufficient hearing and speech abilities to communicate verbally and respond to inquiries.
  • Requires the ability to receive and exchange written and/or verbal instructions.
  • Specific vision abilities required include the ability to see and distinguish close objects, identify objects in varying light conditions, and detect movement in a wide field of vision.
  • While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and monitor radio and telephone communications.
  • Ability to work with hands raised above shoulder height and lift up to 100 pounds. The employee must have dexterity to grasp or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Requires repetitive movements typical of office-related tasks such as typing, sitting, standing, and communicating in person and via telephone.
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/carry heavier items.
  • The duties listed above are intended only as examples of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The employee may work near mechanical parts and may be exposed to wet and humid conditions, airborne particles, and various weather conditions. Work is conducted in both indoor and outdoor settings, with frequent exposure to fumes, dust, solvents, grease, and oils.
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