Senior Wheel Loader Operator – Waste Transfer

Larimer County; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

FSA or HSA (depending on the medical

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer 1

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County seeks a Loader Operator for our modern solid waste transfer station. You will operate a Volvo L150 or comparable wheel loader to efficiently process waste and load transfer trailers for transport to the landfill.

You will perform daily inspections, monitor payloads with onboard weighing, maintain an organized tipping floor, and coordinate with drivers and teammates to meet daily throughput goals while prioritizing safety and accountability in rotating day shifts and overtime as

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Possession of a valid CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate Volvo L150 or comparable-size wheel loaders in a high-volume solid waste transfer station, including loading transfer trailers, managing waste piles, and maintaining operational productivity.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using wheel loader onboard weighing systems to accurately measure and monitor payloads, ensuring transfer trailers are loaded within established weight limits.
• Properly position and distribute material within transfer trailers to achieve maximum legal payloads while maintaining compliance with gross vehicle weight, axle weight, and safe load distribution requirements.
• Maintain an organized tipping floor, efficiently consolidate and stage incoming waste, and support timely loading of transfer trucks to minimize downtime and maintain daily throughput goals.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections, monitor equipment performance, identify mechanical concerns, and coordinate routine maintenance to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation.
• Follow established safety procedures, maintain awareness of truck and customer traffic, communicate with drivers and ground personnel, and comply with applicable environmental and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with transfer station management, truck drivers, and fellow operators to achieve daily hauling goals, maintain accurate loading practices, and support continuous improvement in productivity and safety.

Skills

General office practices

Clear communication

Read and follow rules

Teamwork

Regular attendance

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Databases

Job description

Larimer County seeks a Loader Operator for our modern solid waste transfer station. You will operate a Volvo L150 or comparable wheel loader to efficiently process waste and load transfer trailers for transport to the landfill.

You will perform daily inspections, monitor payloads with onboard weighing, maintain an organized tipping floor, and coordinate with drivers and teammates to meet daily throughput goals while prioritizing safety and accountability in rotating day shifts and overtime as