Location: Caldwell, ID
Company: Canyon County
Classification Summary The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide customer service to the public and screen loads to be dumped for foreign objects, toxic, and hazardous materials according to landfill rules and regulations. The secondary function of an employee in this class is to operate heavy equipment and perform skilled maintenance at the County landfill.
The employee may be assigned to specific areas or be given specific maintenance assignments. The position is under the direct supervision of the lead heavy equipment operator. The principal duties of this position are in an outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions, landfill hazards, and
odors. Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Hazardous Waste Screener) Greets the public and commercial customers, directing them to proper dumping locations with safety in mind; Inspects loads for hazardous materials and separates hazards according to landfill rules and regulations; Separates and removes foreign objects (i.
e. batteries, refrigerators, compressors, propane tanks, tires, air conditioners, and other designated items) from loads to be dumped according to landfill rules and regulations; Separates, removes, and disposes of hazardous liquids (i. e. gas, oil, paints, anti-freeze, and other designated items) according to landfill rules and
regulations; Checks metal cylinders for explosive gases and soil loads for contaminants as required by landfill rules and regulations; Monitors customer activities for compliance to rules and regulations of the landfill and customer safety; Monitors burn barrels; Witnesses burial of specialized loads from sheriff and police departments; Cleans up oil disposal areas as necessary; Relieves equipment operators as authorized and needed; Assists customers with resolution of complaints, misunderstandings and problems referring to landfill rules and regulations; Records and notifies scale house of rejected loads; Refers customers to supervisory personnel when necessary; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County and Department policies, procedures and safety practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Heavy Equipment Operator) Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity; Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance at County landfill under the direction of qualified staff; Operates and trains on heavy equipment including, the loader, backhoe, compactor, scraper, sand truck with plow, transfer truck and water trucks according to landfill rules and regulations and under the supervision of the lead heavy equipment operator and the landfill supervisor; Buries and compacts waste and waters roads; Performs landfill perimeter maintenance and building repair; Ability to receive training in basic welding; Provides customer service including giving directions, answering questions, and providing explanations; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County and Department policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Other Duties and Responsibilities Assists in extinguishing barrel and landfill fires; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: County landfill rules and regulations; Hazardous waste rules and regulations; Safety practices and procedures related to landfill operations; Customer service practices and procedures; Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of safe heavy equipment operation in a landfill environment, and related duties; Heavy equipment operation and basic maintenance; Emergency procedures and practices related to landfill environment; Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices; Federal (OSHA) and state regulations and County policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of hand and power tools, slopes, heavy equipment and landfill operations.
Ability to: Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity; Follow written and oral instructions; Operate and receive training on a variety of landfill equipment and a two-way radio Discern hazardous materials and foreign objects according to rules and regulations of the landfill; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner; Perform basic maintenance and repair on heavy equipment; Acceptable Experience and Training High school diploma or GED equivalency is preferred, with specialized training in hazardous materials, chemical handling, and first aid preferred; and One (1) year experience in customer service is preferred; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Special Qualifications Idaho driver’s license; Must successfully complete a background investigation; Ability to obtain a class B CDL with a tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
Essential Physical Abilities Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively with the public in person; Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, and inspect, separate, and recognize hazardous materials and foreign objects; Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to separate foreign objects, handle hazardous materials, and operate landfill equipment; Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, strength, stamina, agility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift/move up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for long periods of time, and work in outdoor weather conditions in a landfill environment.
Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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