Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste & Field Crew

Kootenai County; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Amazing Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Secure Your Future

Career Growth

Job summary

Kootenai County in Idaho is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate a wide range of heavy equipment at our solid waste facilities. You will inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, manage waste movement, and ensure safety and compliance daily.

We offer a competitive salary of $81,827 per year, a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, a secure retirement plan (PERSI), and opportunities for career growth. Weekend, holiday, and rotating on-call work is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of related experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education).
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement; forklift, scale house, waste screening, and traffic flagging certifications within 6 months of hire.
• First Aid & CPR; Hazardous Waste Operations certification; CFC removal certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of heavy wheeled and tracked equipment, including loaders, excavators, dump trucks, semi-trucks and trailers, forklifts, water trucks, and more.
• Manage traffic flow and waste movement at transfer stations and landfill sites.
• Inspect, service, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Identify equipment issues and assist mechanics with repairs.
• Perform physical labor such as site maintenance, snow removal, fencing, erosion control, and litter pickup.
• Conduct waste screening and handle hazardous or unacceptable materials properly.
• Educate customers on facility rules and acceptable disposal methods.
• Respond to on-site incidents, spills, or emergencies when needed.
• Support and mentor other staff and assist with crew leadership when required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Public communication

Reliability / time management

Weekend / holidays work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kootenai County in Idaho is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate a wide range of heavy equipment at our solid waste facilities. You will inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, manage waste movement, and ensure safety and compliance daily.

We offer a competitive salary of $81,827 per year, a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, a secure retirement plan (PERSI), and opportunities for career growth. Weekend, holiday, and rotating on-call work is expected as needed.