Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator | Field & Operations Pro

Carson City, Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nevada state income tax

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Employer-Paid PERS retirement option

Health, dental, vision insurance

Annual leave and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Deferred Compensation (457b) plans

No Social Security

Flexible spending accounts

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Carson City Public Works in Carson City, Nevada is seeking a full-time landfill operations worker under immediate supervision. You will operate heavy equipment, manage gatehouse tasks, and perform data entry and reporting with standard software.

Safety and teamwork are essential to ensure efficient service to landfill customers and the City. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 2 years of heavy equipment experience, and a Class A driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 18

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of heavy equipment operation experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Valid Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement within 18 months of hire.
• Pre-employment physical examination and Respiratory Fit test required.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment required for landfill operations and maintains equipment in good condition.
• Operates water truck for dust control and fire suppression as needed.
• Manages gatehouse operations, scales, and fee collection for waste loads.
• Directs vehicle traffic at the landfill and maintains site cleanliness.
• Enters data and prepares reports using computer software; ensures accuracy.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Data entry

Safety policies

Record keeping

Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years heavy equipment operation experience

Tools

Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement

Job description

Carson City Public Works in Carson City, Nevada is seeking a full-time landfill operations worker under immediate supervision. You will operate heavy equipment, manage gatehouse tasks, and perform data entry and reporting with standard software.

Safety and teamwork are essential to ensure efficient service to landfill customers and the City. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 2 years of heavy equipment experience, and a Class A driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 18