Landfill Operator I

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (vacation)

Sick leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

City of Salina in Kansas seeks a Landfill Operator I to operate heavy equipment at the municipal landfill, focusing on waste movement, compaction, covering, and environmental compliance. The role involves safety, record-keeping, and occasional lead responsibilities.

Starting pay is $21.14–$22.20 per hour with a yearly range of $43,971–$46,176, plus $1.50/hour extra for overnight shifts. CDL with air brake & tanker endorsements (or ability to obtain) within one year is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• 1 year experience operating light/medium equipment; 1 year experience operating heavy equipment.
• Bilingual skills are desired but not required.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must possess a valid Kansas CDL with air brake & tanker endorsements or have the ability to obtain within 1 year from start date.

Responsibilities

• Operates landfill equipment such as bulldozers, compactors, and loaders to move, compact, and cover waste.
• Maintains landfill roads and grounds; performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Looks for and prevents hazardous waste from entering landfill and maintains safety and environmental compliance.
• Assists in planning to fill cells and may act as lead operator for new or subordinate staff.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work in all weather

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Bulldozer

Front-end loader

Landfill compactors

Skid steer (Wheeled-tractor scraper)

Roll-off truck

Water truck

Job description

LANDFILL OPERATOR I

City of Salina, Kansas

Public Works / Salina Municipal Landfill

The Landfill Operator I plays a crucial role in responsible waste management. This position operates heavy equipment such as dozers, compactors, & loaders to ensure the efficient movement, compaction, & covering of municipal solid waste. By maintaining landfill safety, preventing hazardous waste entry, & ensuring environmental compliance, this position directly contributes to protecting public health & the environment.

Career Advancement:

Landfill Operator II

Duties:

• Performs skilled & semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance & operation of the Salina municipal solid waste landfill.
• Operates landfill compactors, dozers, motor graders, front-end loaders, wheeled-tractor scrapers, compact track loader (skid steer), roll-off truck, water truck & similar equipment at the municipal solid waste landfill & in various assignments.
• Moves, levels, compacts & covers solid waste; assists in the planning to fill cells.
• Looks for & prevents hazardous waste from entering landfill; extinguishes fires at landfill.
• Welds, services & makes repairs to equipment; performs maintenance checks on equipment.
• Maintains landfill roads; mows grounds; collects litter.
• Prepares minimal records of own activities, including burial logs & special wastes.
• Uses handheld GPS rover to determine final grades of waste & intermediate cover.
• Occasionally acts as lead operator for a new or subordinate employee.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

• One (1) year of progressively responsible construction & maintenance work operating light & medium equipment (tractor, loader, skid steer).
• One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment (dozer, landfill/ dirt compactor, wheeled-tractor scraper).
• Horizontal land construction work preferred; must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Bilingual skills are desired but not required.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license at hire with means of reliable transportation.
• Must possess a valid Kansas commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake & tanker endorsements or have related heavy equipment experience & the ability to obtain CDL with air brake & tanker endorsements within one (1) year from the start date of employment.

Work Type:

• Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Works inside & outside in possible adverse weather conditions.

Equipment:

• Bulldozer, compact track loader (skid steer), front-end wheel loader, landfill compactors, mechanic’s hand & power tools, motor grader, roll off truck, tractor mower, water truck, weed-eaters, welder, wheeled-tractor scrapers, etc.

Hours:

• 4 (10 hour days) & quarterly shift change (3-10.5 hours, & 1-8.5 hour days).

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $21.14-22.20/hr.
• $43,971-46,176/yr.
• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Contact Information:

City of Salina

Human Resources Department

Office: 785-833-8018

Email: [e-mail]

Website: salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.