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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandfill OperatorUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Landfill Operator Department: Public Works Division: Resource Management Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Landfill FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 9 Job Number: 0907 Job Summary Under general direc�on, operates equipment at Landfill to recycle brush, discarded appliances and yard waste. Maintains liter control at the landfill. Monitors groundwater, leachate and air emissions. Recycles household hazardous waste, electronic waste, �res, oil and an�freeze. Performs compos�ng and drop-site recycling. Pushes, compacts and covers solid waste. Performs general service and maintenance of landfill grounds, equipment and buildings. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Performs groundwater sampling and monitoring, storm water samples, leachate level monitoring, surface air emissions and landfill gas collec�on system monitoring; manages methane gas, troubleshoots and repairs any problems; prepares required reports. • Operates compost processing equipment, chipping and grinding machinery to recycle brush and yard waste and to prepare compost. • Samples and analyzes compost; loads compost and wood mulch in customer vehicles. • Receives, collects, packages and reports household hazardous waste and electronic waste. • Contacts vendors for shipping of all hazardous waste including electronics. • Operates scale, as needed. • Collects recycling on a predetermined route using a hook li� truck, dumps roll-offs. • Mows, removes snow and performs general maintenance to grounds and buildings. • Performs rou�ne inspec�on and general scheduled maintenance to Landfill equipment (fluids, greasing equipment, hoses and filters) and flare. • Picks up supplies and parts for daily landfill opera�ons. • Drives dump truck to haul rock, compost and brush. • Removes oil and an�freeze from drop site and dumps into barrel for pick-up. • Regularly assists customers unloading; answers ques�ons regarding Landfill services. • Stocks shelves of exchange room with recycled products. • Serves as backup to Landfill Operator – Heavy Equipment as needed. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Updated: March 2024 • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in heavy equipment operation. • Landfill Operator Cer�fica�on required within one year of hire. Hazardous Waste Operator Cer�fica�on within one year of hire. Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Forkli� cer�fica�on. Compost cer�fica�on. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals. • Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to interface posi�vely with customers, clients and service technicians. • Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to prepare writen work orders and job records. • Ability to read and comprehend maintenance and parts manuals and forms, safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists. • Knowledge of basic mechanics and safety procedures. • Knowledge of compos�ng procedures, hazardous waste handling procedures and regula�ons. • Knowledge of federal, state and local regula�ons for landfill opera�ons. • Knowledge of landfill rules and regula�ons. • Knowledge of safety procedures. • Skill in opera�ng and maintaining trucks, equipment and machinery used in landfill opera�ons. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Updated: March 2024 Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the du�es of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne par�cles, toxic or caus�c chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibra�on, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condi�on, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect s�ngs, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situa�ons. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situa�ons. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________ Updated: March 2024