Landfill Equipment Operator II

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking a Landfill Equipment Operator II to operate a variety of heavy equipment at the County landfill disposal facility. You will process, dispose and haul materials, using equipment such as excavator, compactor, motor grader and dozer, within safety guidelines.

The role requires two years of full-time experience, a valid CA Driver License, and the ability to work varied shifts including overtime. Background checks and compliance with regulations apply.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience operating heavy landfill equipment or in road construction.
• Valid California Driver License, Class C or higher.
• Background checks and regulatory compliance may be required.
• Ability to work various shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to safety rules and customer service principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavator, compactor, motor grader and dozer at the landfill.
• Process, dispose, and haul materials as assigned.
• Maintain records and comply with County policies and procedures.
• Work in all weather conditions and varied shifts.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Record keeping

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

GPS navigation

Databases

Two-way radio

Computers

Job description

Job Overview

Under general supervision, the Landfill Equipment Operator II operates a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles to process, dispose, and/or haul materials at the County landfill disposal facility.

Incumbents operate heavy mobile equipment at the County Landfill including but not limited to: Excavator, Compactor, Motor Grader, Project and Detailing Dozer, and all equipment used by the Landfill Equipment Operator I class.

Knowledge

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal
• Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as databases, two-way radio communication devices, GPS navigation systems and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Heavy duty landfill and earthmoving equipment operation
• Grade staking procedures
• Safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse disposal
• Principles of effective customer service

Ability to

• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
• Keep accurate and orderly records
• Read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
• Complete and submit department forms when required
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Operate landfill and heavy equipment vehicles
• Use hand levels, laser equipment and GPS systems
• Adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment
• Use electronic technology for record keeping, training, and communication

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full-time paid experience in landfill and/or road construction work operating heavy equipment, such as dozers, wheeled or track loaders, backhoes, landfill compactors, articulated haul trucks, motor graders, wheeled or track excavators, and scrapers or earth-movers.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by‑case basis.

Physical Requirements

• Have sufficient strength, stamina and agility to perform medium to heavy manual labor for brief periods of time.
• Sit for extended periods of time, while operating equipment.
• Occasionally climb on ladders.
• Climb on and off equipment.
• Assist in changing wear teeth and blades which requires bending, stooping, and lifting weights up to 50 pounds.
• Operate heavy equipment on uneven terrain for an extended period of time.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by‑case basis.

Working Conditions

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.
• Work around dust, dirt, odors and refuse.
• Work in loud or noisy areas.
• Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.
• Work in enclosed tight spaces.
• Work various shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays and non‑routine hours.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

Contact Information

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone [phone]; 7‑1‑1 California Relay Service

Email: [e-mail]

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09‑4667

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sacramento

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