Utility Worker II (Thousand Hour)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking a Landfill Operator responsible for monitoring landfill operations, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid Class A CDL, and necessary certifications. This role involves hands-on equipment operation and customer interaction to provide information and resolve complaints.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in a similar role.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement.
• Current HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Monitors landfill operations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Operates heavy equipment for transporting waste.
• Maintains and repairs division equipment.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

This position participates in Borough landfill and transfer site operations.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

G1 - DOE

High School diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Related experience may include: driving semi-trucks and trailers in a professional capacity. Operating skid steers, front-end loaders, excavators, snowplows and sanders. Knowledge of proper cleanup in a landfill and/or disposal area.

Possession of a valid Class A, Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Alaska and possession of a valid Department of Transportation medical card is required.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain the State of Alaska CDL HazMat endorsement within three (3) months of hire.

Current HAZWOPER certification or ability to become HAZWOPER certified within six months of hire date.

Certification in Asbestos identification.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.

This position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing provisions.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

• Monitors the central landfill; ensures customer compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effectively answers questions from the public to provide information and resolve complaints.
• Closes and opens disposal sites; keeps disposal areas clean and functional.
• Operates semi-tractor and trailer to transport solid waste to the landfill.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment.
• Develops and plans special projects.
• Builds and constructs retaining walls, signage, retaining nets, and fencing.
• Repairs and remodels transfer site buildings.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains chainsaws, weed eaters, chop saws, and other hand and power tools.
• Maintains and repairs division equipment.
• Monitors automated scale to ensure accuracy.
• Monitors the disposal of Asbestos and other special waste in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Conducts snow removal operations.
• Maintains grounds at all division properties.
• Assists in the scale house as required.
• Performs related duties.