Landfill Equipment Operator — Outdoor Heavy Equipment

Leadville, CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Chaffee County is seeking a dependable Landfill Equipment Operator to support daily operations with heavy equipment, site maintenance, scale house duties, and friendly customer service. Work is outdoors in varying conditions on a Wednesday–Saturday schedule of four 10.5-hour days with a meal break.

A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with a clean MVR are required; experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR.
• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform outdoor work in varying conditions.
• Full-time, non-exempt, hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to support landfill operations.
• Perform site maintenance tasks.
• Provide scale house support.
• Deliver customer service to visitors.

Skills

Safety-minded

Dependable

Teamwork

Structured environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Chaffee County is seeking a dependable Landfill Equipment Operator to support daily operations with heavy equipment, site maintenance, scale house duties, and friendly customer service. Work is outdoors in varying conditions on a Wednesday–Saturday schedule of four 10.5-hour days with a meal break.

A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with a clean MVR are required; experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.