Equipment Operator

Solid Waste Facility Operator

The incumbent, under the technical direction of the Operations Supervisor, is responsible for operating and maintaining all heavy equipment and other equipment, to include scheduled maintenance and repairs at the transfer sites and Solid Waste Facility.

Typical duties include:

• Operating heavy equipment including dozers, front end loaders, and landfill compactors on a regular basis.
• Processing all waste items received at the Solid Waste Facility, including solid and hazardous waste, asbestos, and treated medical waste.
• Performing preventative and routine maintenance on all rolling equipment.
• Directing public on proper placement of solid waste, assisting in offloading, and informing public about policies as required.
• Accepting, segregating, and storing hazardous waste in accordance with regulations, policy, and operating plans.
• Making recommendations to improve the operation, maintenance, safety or working conditions of the Solid Waste Division.
• Accepting, separating, aggregating, and otherwise handling recyclable materials including monitoring levels and transferring used oil and processing junk vehicles.
• Monitoring, recording, and properly disposing of leachate waste; ensuring weekly sampling is processed as required.
• Constructing and maintaining roads to and within the Solid Waste Facility.
• Performing backup scale house functions as required.

Position requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of four (4) years experience in the operation of heavy equipment, including dozers with greater than 150 flywheel horsepower (CAT D6T or equivalent) and wheel loaders with greater than 150 flywheel horsepower (CAT 930 or equivalent).
• Mechanical experience maintaining different types of light and heavy equipment.
• Must have or obtain a valid State of Alaska Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain a (Certified Forklift Driver) card within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to use numerous mechanical and electrical tools and equipment used for repair and maintenance.
• Ability to learn and complete the HAZWOPR course within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Standard First Aid, Adult CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications, as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to deal pleasantly and tactfully with the public.
• Must have ability to wear a respirator and pass a Haz Mat physical.

This position falls under the Borough's Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.