Solid Waste Campus Operator & Customer Service

Mesa County, CO; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Mesa County Solid Waste Management is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide frontline customer service, guide the public on dumping areas, and assist with various labor tasks around the Solid Waste Campus. You may manage the Transfer Station site and operate light equipment as needed.

The role requires physical work outdoors, attention to safety, and willingness to perform housekeeping and maintenance duties as part of a team at Mesa County’s Solid Waste Campus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Class C Driver's License (Preferred).
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic on landfill and compost tipping deck to ensure safe unloading of refuse.
• Direct the public to appropriate dumping areas depending on contents of refuse.
• Monitor tipping deck for unauthorized wastes and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Perform load inspections to ensure materials are approved and compliant with engineering and operations plans.
• Provide clear, courteous customer service and answer questions regarding policies and regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Grounds maintenance

Load inspections

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Midsize skid steer

Mini excavator

Compost bagger

Tire baler

Tire de-rimmer

Job description

Mesa County Solid Waste Management is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide frontline customer service, guide the public on dumping areas, and assist with various labor tasks around the Solid Waste Campus. You may manage the Transfer Station site and operate light equipment as needed.

The role requires physical work outdoors, attention to safety, and willingness to perform housekeeping and maintenance duties as part of a team at Mesa County’s Solid Waste Campus.