Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator I — Benefits & PTO

Uintah County UT; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Uintah County is seeking a Landfill Operator I to perform skilled operation and maintenance at the county landfill, driving graders, compactors, scrapers, loaders, and dozers to manage waste, maintain access roads, and complete site improvements.

You will enforce federal/state regulations, interact with the public to explain rules and fees, conduct inspections, perform routine equipment service, and assist with scale-house tasks such as truck weighing and invoicing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year operating medium to heavy equipment.
• Ability to adhere to county safety regulations and use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (graders, compactors, scrapers, loaders, dozers) to manage waste and maintain access roads.
• Conduct random and scheduled load inspections to identify hazardous materials and report issues.
• Interact with the public to explain site rules, assess fees, and resolve service issues.
• Perform routine equipment servicing and minor repairs; assist with scale-house tasks (truck weighing, invoicing).

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public interaction

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grader

Compactor

Scraper

Loader

Dozer

Job description

Uintah County is seeking a Landfill Operator I to perform skilled operation and maintenance at the county landfill, driving graders, compactors, scrapers, loaders, and dozers to manage waste, maintain access roads, and complete site improvements.

You will enforce federal/state regulations, interact with the public to explain rules and fees, conduct inspections, perform routine equipment service, and assist with scale-house tasks such as truck weighing and invoicing.