Part-Time Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill

Brown County; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown County is seeking a part‑time landfill equipment operator to support county site operations. The role involves operating loaders, compactors, scrapers, and various heavy machinery across outdoor work sites.

Responsibilities include maintaining roads, ensuring erosion control, daily equipment inspections, and assisting the public with inquiries. A strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landfill operations rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Ability to plan, organize, and make decisions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates loader to push solid waste, load and unload trucks, and assists with snow removal.
• Operates a compactor; places and packs solid waste.
• Operates a scraper to move dirt and cover solid waste.
• Operates a roll‑off truck/hook truck to load and unload materials.
• Operates skid steer, dozer, road grader, water truck, tractor and chip spreader, and other landfill equipment.
• Maintains roads and grading of landfill site and ensures erosion control.
• Compacts waste into landfill space and performs daily equipment inspections.
• Cleans equipment and performs routine maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Planning & organization

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship/internship completion

Job description

Brown County is seeking a part‑time landfill equipment operator to support county site operations. The role involves operating loaders, compactors, scrapers, and various heavy machinery across outdoor work sites.

Responsibilities include maintaining roads, ensuring erosion control, daily equipment inspections, and assisting the public with inquiries. A strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance is required.