Landfill Operator I: Heavy Equipment Tech | 4x10 Shifts; PTO

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

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.