Landfill Equipment Operator - Safe Hands-On Team Role

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA options

Retirement plan

Paid sick and vacation leave

Holidays

Job summary

Chaffee County is seeking a dependable Equipment Operator to support landfill operations, including heavy equipment operation, site maintenance, scale house support, and customer service. The role emphasizes following SOPs, teamwork, and pride in hands-on work outdoors.

The schedule is Wednesday–Saturday, four 10.5‑hour days with a meal break. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR, and 1+ years of heavy equipment experience with hand

Qualifications

• Requires 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment and using hand and power tools.
• Outdoor work in varying conditions is expected as part of regular operations.
• Must follow standard operating procedures and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to support landfill daily operations.
• Perform site maintenance and assist at the scale house.
• Provide customer service and information to site visitors.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chaffee County is seeking a dependable Equipment Operator to support landfill operations, including heavy equipment operation, site maintenance, scale house support, and customer service. The role emphasizes following SOPs, teamwork, and pride in hands-on work outdoors.

The schedule is Wednesday–Saturday, four 10.5‑hour days with a meal break. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR, and 1+ years of heavy equipment experience with hand