Landfill Operator I

City of Salina, Kansas Public Works / Salina Municipal Landfill Apply Directly with the City of Salina Apply: (link removed) The Landfill Operator I plays a crucial role in responsible waste management. This position operates heavy equipment such as dozers, compactors, & loaders to ensure the efficient movement, compaction, & covering of municipal solid waste. By maintaining landfill safety, preventing hazardous waste entry, & ensuring environmental compliance, this position directly contributes to protecting public health & the environment. Career Advancement: Landfill Operator II Duties: Performs skilled & semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance & operation of the Salina municipal solid waste landfill. Operates landfill compactors, dozers, motor graders, front-end loaders, wheeled-tractor scrapers, compact track loader (skid steer), roll-off truck, water truck & similar equipment at the municipal solid waste landfill & in various assignments. Moves, levels, compacts & covers solid waste; assists in the planning to fill cells. Looks for & prevents hazardous waste from entering landfill; extinguishes fires at landfill. Welds, services & makes repairs to equipment; performs maintenance checks on equipment. Maintains landfill roads; mows grounds; collects litter. Prepares minimal records of own activities, including burial logs & special wastes. Uses handheld GPS rover to determine final grades of waste & intermediate cover. Occasionally acts as lead operator for a new or subordinate employee. Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible construction & maintenance work operating light & medium equipment (tractor, loader, skid steer). One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment (dozer, landfill/ dirt compactor, wheeled-tractor scraper). Horizontal land construction work preferred; must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Bilingual skills are desired but not required. Requirements: Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license at hire with means of reliable transportation. Must possess a valid Kansas commercial drivers license (CDL) with air brake & tanker endorsements or have related heavy equipment experience & the ability to obtain CDL with air brake & tanker endorsements within one (1) year from the start date of employment. Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Works inside & outside in possible adverse weather conditions. Equipment: Bulldozer, compact track loader (skid steer), front-end wheel loader, landfill compactors, mechanics hand & power tools, motor grader, roll off truck, tractor mower, water truck, weed-eaters, welder, wheeled-tractor scrapers, etc. Hours: 4 (10 hour days) & quarterly shift change (3-10.5 hours, & 1-8.5 hour days). Starting Pay DOQ EOE: $21.14-22.20/hr. $43,971-46,176/yr. Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m. Paid Time Off: 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year). 96 hours of sick leave during first year. Application Deadline: Until filled Apply Directly with the City of Salina Apply: (link removed) Important: Uploading a resume or profile through this platform does not complete your application. You must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered. Contact Information: City of Salina Human Resources Department Office: Website: (link removed) The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.