Operations Skilled Laborer I

Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Inc.; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Inc. is seeking an Operations Skilled Laborer for the Southern Solid Waste Management Center in Georgetown, DE. This safety-sensitive role entails maintaining landfill operations, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.24, along with a full benefit package including medical, dental, and state pension benefits.

Benefits

Full benefit package

State of DE Pension

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and CDL class 'B' preferred.
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintains leachate system and drives water truck for dust control.
• Performs landfill spotter duties while directing traffic.
• Operates heavy equipment to support operations.

Skills

Knowledge of safety precautions

Equipment operation

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid and CPR certification

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B

Job description

DSWA is accepting applications to fill an Operations Skilled Laborer position for the Southern Solid Waste Management Center located in Georgetown, DE. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position includes a full benefit package including State of DE Pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other benefits. The minimum starting payrate for the position is $18.24 per hour. Please visit our website at www.dswa.com and submit an employment application to apply. Current DSWA employees can also apply via the Internal Job Board in ADP.

Note: This is a safety sensitive position and requires drug testing as a condition of employment.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• 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, bush hog, riding mower, weed eaters, water truck, sweeper broom, Kubota with magnet attachment, loader, skid steer and road grader.
• Performs landfill spotter duties which involves directing traffic to appropriate locations, enforcing traffic limits at each work area, performing waste screening, verify and receiving dirt tickets, stone tickets, other receipt or delivery tickets, communicates with the scale house and equipment operators.
• Performs maintenance/repairs of the facility and infrastructure using various equipment.
• Operates all heavy equipment to support operations as required including but not limited to landfill compactors, bulldozers, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, backhoes, loaders, material handlers, mini excavators, roll-off truck and grinder.
• Completes inspection reports.
• Performs traffic control.
• Conducts waste screening.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Assists Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic in repairing equipment.
• Directs traffic as needed to maintain a safe, effective traffic flow in and around the landfill.
• Empties roll-off containers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: Minimum qualifications include 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). Demonstrate knowledge and experience with tools, equipment and machinery applicable to this position. Demonstrate knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with this position. Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools. Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures. Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interact with the public and staff in a courteous and tactful manner.

Physical Requirements: This position requires standing, walking, sitting, gripping with hands, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking and hearing. This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds. The position requires: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more). Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point). Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships). Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).