Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator I – Drive & Compact

St. Joseph Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking a Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator I in the Public Works & Transportation Department, Landfill Division. You will operate and maintain heavy equipment to support sanitary solid waste disposal and environmental compliance for residents of St.

Joseph, with no supervisory duties. Requires high school diploma or equivalent; Missouri Solid Waste Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months; and 3–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Missouri Solid Waste Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Three to five years of related experience required.
• Skills in safe operation of heavy equipment and adherence to environmental rules.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including scrapers, dozers, graders, backhoes, loaders and compactors.
• Operates dual engine scrapers for excavation and stockpiling soil.
• Operates landfill compactor to consolidate waste per state approvals.
• Assists with routine maintenance and minor repairs when needed.
• Cleans and performs daily fluid checks and equipment inspections.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading surveyor marks

Hand/eye coordination

Follow instructions

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Missouri Solid Waste Technician Certification (or in 6 months)

Job description

City of St. Joseph is seeking a Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator I in the Public Works & Transportation Department, Landfill Division. You will operate and maintain heavy equipment to support sanitary solid waste disposal and environmental compliance for residents of St.

Joseph, with no supervisory duties. Requires high school diploma or equivalent; Missouri Solid Waste Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months; and 3–5 years of related experience.