Heavy Equipment Operator — Waste & Landfill

Kootenai-County,-Id; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Amazing benefits

PERSI retirement plan

8 hours PTO per month

Job summary

Kootenai County is seeking an Equipment Operator - Solid Waste to operate and maintain our solid waste facilities. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on work outdoors.

You will operate loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and related equipment, perform inspections and preventative maintenance, support mechanics, and help mentor crew members while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Forklift, scale house, waste screening, and traffic flagging certifications.
• First Aid & CPR.
• Hazardous Waste Operations certification.
• CFC removal certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of heavy 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.
• 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

Communication

Reliability

Time management

Weekend/OT availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

4+ years of related experience

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Forklift, scale house, waste screening, traffic flagging certifications

First Aid & CPR

Hazardous Waste Operations

CFC removal certification

Job description

Kootenai County is seeking an Equipment Operator - Solid Waste to operate and maintain our solid waste facilities. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on work outdoors.

You will operate loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and related equipment, perform inspections and preventative maintenance, support mechanics, and help mentor crew members while ensuring compliance and efficiency.