CDL-B Waste Collection & Balers Operator I

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Valdez (AK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching Retirement

PERS retirement

Low-cost family health insurance

13.5 paid holidays

PTO accrual

Advanced Training opportunities

relocation reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Valdez is seeking a Solid Waste Tech I to operate heavy equipment, load/unload refuse, and manage baler operations at the landfill. The role requires a valid Alaska CDL-B, TWIC, and strict safety adherence.

This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits, working a 37.5-hour week and potential non-standard scheduling. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holidays, PTO, training, and relocation support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alaska CDL-B or higher driver's license or ability to obtain within first 6 months of hire.
• Will be required to submit to driving history review; must have clean record for minimum past 5 years.
• TWIC
• HAZWOPER

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment and other machinery in accordance with safety regulations.
• Loads and unloads truck; lifts and carries refuse from homes to collection trucks; collects dumpsters from sites.
• Operates loader and baler equipment; hauls trash bales to landfill.
• Performs proper disposal of hazardous waste and recyclable materials.
• Maintains truck logs, inspection forms, and daily trip reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Hazardous waste handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL-B license

TWIC

HAZWOPER

Tools

Loader

Baler

Job description

The City of Valdez is seeking a Solid Waste Tech I to operate heavy equipment, load/unload refuse, and manage baler operations at the landfill. The role requires a valid Alaska CDL-B, TWIC, and strict safety adherence.

This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits, working a 37.5-hour week and potential non-standard scheduling. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holidays, PTO, training, and relocation support.