HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Landfill Operator - Heavy EquipmentUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Senior Landfill Operator – Heavy Equipment
Department: Public Works
Division: Resource Management
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Landfill
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 12
Job Number: 1220
Job Summary
Under direc�on, oversees daily landfilling opera�ons. Operates equipment at Landfill to push,
compact and cover solid waste, 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. 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.
• Oversees and par�cipates in daily landfill opera�ons.
• Directs and coordinates work ac�vi�es of Landfill Operators—Heavy Equipment.
• Follows and enforces Iowa DNR regula�ons for opera�ng a landfill, prepares reports for
compliance, keeps operators up to date on changes.
• Coordinates and assists with Landfill ac�vi�es of day laborers, surveyors, engineers and
contractors.
• Maintains records and files required reports.
• Operates heavy equipment including a trash compactor, dozer, excavator, haul truck, and
a scraper; hauls, spreads, compacts and covers solid waste at Landfill, ensuring safety for
all at the site; operates spray-on cover machine and tarp deployment machine.
• Sets grade stakes and operates equipment to run grades; operates electronic GPS
equipment.
• Builds and grades landfill maintenance roads and silt fencing.
• Performs maintenance including welding and gluing on methane flare and gas wells.
• Maintains liter control of Landfill, surrounding areas and access roads, including
erec�ng, and moving liter control devices.
• Inspects waste brought into facility for banned and hazardous items.
• Performs dust control and load inspec�ons.
• Performs rou�ne inspec�on and general scheduled maintenance to Landfill equipment
(fluids, greasing equipment, hoses and filters) and flare.
• Orders inventory and parts; maintains records on equipment.
Updated: March 2024
• Picks up supplies and parts for daily landfill opera�ons.
• Answers ques�ons regarding Landfill services.
• Serves as backup to Landfill Operator as needed.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum 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. 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
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four 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 interpret documents such as 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.
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• Skill in opera�ng and maintaining trucks, equipment and machinery used in landfill
opera�ons.
Supervision
Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to
permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out
disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance
review.
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 duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee
is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen,
insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves
more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure
to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
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.
Updated: March 2024
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
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