Solid Waste Equipment Operator IV

Position Description This position announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Represented, Safety-Sensitive Solid Waste Equipment Operator IV vacancy within the Bureau of Waste Management Services within the Department of Public Works.

This is the highest level of skilled work operating and maintaining heavy-sized construction vehicles and construction equipment such as Roll-off Truck, Water Truck, Landfill Waste Compactor, Articulated Dump Truck, Tracked Excavator, and light to medium equipment such as Rubber-tired Loaders & Backhoes, Track-type Tractor (Caterpillar D5/D6 or equivalent) performing non-waste and waste placement applications in all operational areas, and motor grader. This is specialist work in the operation and preventative maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy construction equipment. Contacts are generally as a front-line point of contact with managers, supervisors, County employees, and the public to explain requirements and regulations.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Employees in this class are expected to have the highest level of skills in the operation and preventive maintenance of a variety of heavy construction equipment in the Bureau of Waste Management Services. This class is distinguished from Solid Waste Equipment Operator III by the highest skill level with construction vehicles and equipment operated in the addition of the motor grader, the requirement for considerable judgement in carrying out assignments and minimum supervision, the final work product should be considered a final product, the potential to lead the team at the Landfill’s Recycling Pad or the lead operator for the Landfill’s active work face disposal operations. May coordinate work activities and assist in the daily oversight of operations as needed, or may assume responsibility for overseeing daily operations as necessary. The work requires considerable judgment in carrying out assignments and minimum supervision, and the work completed should be considered a final product. Work assignments are received from a supervisor or team leader, and instructions provided are general guidelines to follow to complete the assignment.

The equipment that employees in this class operate include a variety of solid waste hauling, disposal, and support vehicles and equipment to include water truck, tracked excavator, articulated haul trucks, landfill waste compactor, horizontal grinder, tri-axle dump truck, rubber-tire backhoe, rubber-tire loader, track-type tractor (Caterpillar D5/D6 or equivalent) performing non-waste and waste placement applications in all operational areas, tracked loader performing non-waste and waste placement applications in all operational areas, motor grader, and other medium- to heavy-sized vehicles. Because of the nature of this work the employee is expected to be available to work hours outside of the normal workweek and respond to work emergencies when required. The position inspects, services and maintains equipment and assists Solid Waste Mechanics in performing equipment repairs as necessary.

The employee may be a working leader of the Landfill’s Recycling Pad by directing MWI/MWII/Temporary Staff as assigned to this area of operations in coordinating the workflow and ensuring that work projects are completed properly and within prescribed time limits. As the lead of the Landfill’s Recycling Pad, the employee will be required to maintain documentation for material transferred out to third-party vendors and facilities, determine and coordinate schedules for material transfers, and complete operational data tracking spreadsheets for trends. The lead position will also be responsible for training and certifying proficiency for lower classification operators on equipment and process at the Landfill’s Recycling Pad. This lead position would also be responsible for the safe operations of the Landfill’s Recycling Pad for all staff and customers within this area of operations.

The employee may be a working leader of the Landfill’s active disposal work face operations by directing MWI/MWII/Temporary Staff, as well as other Solid Waste Operators, as assigned to this area of operations in coordinating the workflow and ensuring that work projects are completed properly and within prescribed time limits. As the lead of the Landfill’s active disposal work face, the employee will be required to maintain fill sequence grades as determined by Landfill Manager through the GPS integrated system within the track-type tractors (Caterpillar D6 or equivalent) and the landfill waste compactor heavy construction equipment, maintain proper surface grades for control and management of stormwater to the perimeter slope stormwater control structures and to avoid ponding water on the active area of the landfill in accordance with the Refuse Disposal Permit conditions, complete required daily and intermediate soil cover (while minimizing airspace consumption with excess soils), guide other operators in proper waste placement and compaction to optimize airspace utilization, and complete operational data tracking spreadsheet for trends. The lead position will also be responsible for training and certifying proficiency for lower classification operators on equipment and processes at the MLFRRF active landfill. This lead position would also be responsible for the safe operations of the MLFRRF active landfill for all staff and customers within this area of operations. The employee may be assigned supervisory duties at the landfill in the absence of the regular supervisor.

There is considerable physical effort required in lifting and moving heavy materials and equipment and standing or walking for considerable periods of time, and repeated bending, crawling, or stretching. The work requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Work is frequently performed in adverse weather conditions for long periods of time. Employees have considerable contact with the public which requires courtesy and patience while providing information on county practices and policies. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by the Landfill Supervisor, and the Landfill Manager. Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.) Requires the highest level of skilled equipment operations of heavy-sized construction vehicles and construction equipment such as Tri-axle Dump Truck, Water Truck, Landfill Waste Compactor, Articulated Dump Truck, Tracked Excavator, and light to medium equipment such as Rubber-tired Loaders & Backhoes, Track-type Tractor (Caterpillar D5/D6 or equivalent) performing non-waste and waste placement applications in all operational areas, and motor grader.

This is specialist work in the operation and preventative maintenance, the operation of a variety of vehicles and heavy construction equipment.

May be assigned as a working leader in coordinating the workflow and performance of a maintenance crew at a job site, including inmates and contractual labor. Monitors small crews of community service workers, inmates or temporary laborers to perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks at the convenience centers or landfill.

May be assigned supervisory duties of a crew in the absence of a supervisor.

Loading and moving trash and other materials, compacting trash and placing cover in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.

Routine projects include constructing temporary roadways, grinding yard waste, repairing and maintaining stormwater management features, and general landfill maintenance.

Drives a dump truck and operates other support equipment during snow removal operations.

There is extensive contact with citizens which requires courtesy and patience while providing information on county practices and policies. Greets and assists customers entering the landfill to dispose of materials and recyclables. Front-line point of contact with managers, supervisors, County employees, and the public to explain requirements and regulations.

May require working weekend overtime for Saturday facility operations.

Periodically conducts training classes for less experienced employees in the regulations and safe operation of vehicles/equipment.

Files and maintains various reports and inspection sheets such as daily driver operation log, soils use data, pre-shift equipment inspection(s), and other daily operational trend data as necessary.

Completes training regarding Federal, State, and Local Solid Waste Regulations, and specific operating, environmental, landfill construction and closure/post-closure conditions from the Facility’s Refuse Disposal Permit. Training modules as part of the SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations program will also be required for all Solid Waste Equipment Operator IV employees. This training should be completed within the first six (6) months that an employee is assigned to this classification, and annually thereafter.

Attend professional development training courses as required.

Greets and assists customers entering the landfill to dispose of materials and recyclables.

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of the operating characteristics and preventive maintenance requirements of heavy construction vehicles, equipment and power tools.

Extensive knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions required to be applied in operating construction vehicles, equipment and power tools.

Extensive knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to operating equipment.

Skill in safely operating and maintaining medium to heavy construction vehicles, equipment and power tools.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to assign tasks.

Ability to exercise independent judgment in carrying out assignments.

Ability to read and follow applicable map location directions.

Ability to lift and move heavy materials and equipment.

Ability to stand or walk for considerable periods of time, and repeated bending, crawling, stretching and climbing; ability to stand and walk in rough terrain.

Ability to work in dirty, noisy, dusty conditions where very disagreeable odors may be present.

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions for long periods of time.

Ability to work hours beyond the standard workweek and schedule as required.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from high school or vocational school.

Experience: Extensive experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment, vehicles, and power tools.

Additional Requirements: A valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator’s license.Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidate's who possess the following:

1.) Possession of a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.2.) Possession of HazMat Endorsement. 3.) Minimum of fi ve (5) years experience operating heavy land fi ll equipment which may include at least eight (8) of the following equipment: Landfi ll Compactor, Tracked Bulldozer CAT D-6, Tracked Bulldozer CAT D-5, Track Bulldozer (other), Tracked Loader, Tracked Excavator, Backhoe, Horizontal Grinder, Roll-off Truck, Tractor-Trailer, Bulk Item Truck, Rubber Tire Loader, Tracked Gradall, Tri-Axle Dump Truck, Articulating Dump Truck, Low boy Tractor Trailer and Water Tanker Truck. 4.) Experience with landfill related operations such as grading with lock-level and/or transit use; and solid waste placement and compaction. 5.) Extensive customer service experience. 6.) The ability to work frequent mandatory overtime.

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• BlueChoice Advantage EPO
• BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
• EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
• Less than 5 years - 13 days
• 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
• 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
• 20 years or more- 26 days
• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits