Solid Waste: Baler & Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Pierre; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $3,000

Employer-paid health, dental and life

6% SD Retirement match

12 paid holidays

Educational reimbursement up to $2,000

Job summary

City of Pierre seeks a Solid Waste Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for collection and disposal of solid waste at the landfill. You will work with loaders, balers, and trucks in all-weather conditions to keep the facility running smoothly.

Qualifications include basic reading/writing, math, and a valid Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement. The role requires 1–2 years experience or an apprenticeship background, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Experience typical of apprenticeship or 1–2 years in a similar role.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a loader to push solid waste onto a conveyor.
• Operate an overhead hoist system to load bales.
• Drive semi truck with walking floor trailer to haul bales to landfill.
• Operate baler with conveyor and bale bagging system to bale waste.
• Operate loader, scraper, D8 dozer, steel wheel compactor and compost turner.
• Clean daily around the facility, shoveling and pressure-spraying.
• Fuel equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance (oil, filters, fluids).
• Operate garbage truck; backup driver for solid waste collection.
• Conduct random waste inspections at baling facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Math skills

CDL required

Education

Apprenticeship/1-2 yrs experience

Tools

Bobcat

Forklift

Trucks

Front-end Loader

Heavy equipment

Job description

City of Pierre seeks a Solid Waste Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for collection and disposal of solid waste at the landfill. You will work with loaders, balers, and trucks in all-weather conditions to keep the facility running smoothly.

Qualifications include basic reading/writing, math, and a valid Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement. The role requires 1–2 years experience or an apprenticeship background, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.