Landfill Operations Technician - Skilled Labor

Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Inc.; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DSWA is seeking to fill a full time Operations Skilled Laborer position for the Jones Crossroads Landfill located in Georgetown, DE. This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates.

Current DSWA employees can view/apply on our website at www.dswa.com or via the Internal Job Board in ADP. This safety sensitive role requires drug testing and involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining grounds, and directing traffic at the landfill.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license.
• A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class “B” Preferred.
• Must possess First Aid and CPR certification (Certification training provided by DSWA).
• Note: This is a safety sensitive position and requires drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of tools, equipment and machinery applicable to this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains leachate system including pulling pumps to clean for routine maintenance and loading trucks for shipment.
• Maintains landfill grounds by picking up paper and other debris, mowing grass, seeding new areas, driving water truck for dust control, snow removal.
• Operates heavy equipment to support operations including compactors, bulldozers, graders, excavators, loaders, and roll-off trucks.
• Performs landfill spotter duties directing traffic and enforcing limits, and communicates with scale house and operators.
• Performs maintenance/repairs of facility and infrastructure using various equipment.
• Completes inspection reports and conducts waste screening.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Public interaction

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DSWA is seeking to fill a full time Operations Skilled Laborer position for the Jones Crossroads Landfill located in Georgetown, DE. This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates.

Current DSWA employees can view/apply on our website at www.dswa.com or via the Internal Job Board in ADP. This safety sensitive role requires drug testing and involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining grounds, and directing traffic at the landfill.