Solid Waste Landfill Operator
ADAMS COUNTY
CLASS SPECIFICATION
SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OPERATOR
Department: Landfill
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt (covered)
Pay Grade:
5
Effective Date: Sept. 2004
Purpose of Class
Performs skilled operation of heavy equipment in maintenance of County landfill and screens
loads and provides direction to customers at the landfill; performs related work as required.
Primary Function
The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide customer service to the public;
screens loads to be dumped for foreign objects and toxic and hazardous materials according to
landfill rules and regulations; and operates heavy equipment to perform skilled maintenance in
the County landfill. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the County
Commissioners. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and
include working in adverse weather conditions and dangers involving the use of heavy
equipment and potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)
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Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance at County landfill;
Records daily solid waste yardage;
Operates heavy equipment, including but not limited to front end loader, trackloader
compactor, and related heavy and specialized equipment, according to landfill rules and
regulations;
Inspects loads for hazardous materials and separates hazards according to landfill rules
and regulations;
Separates and removes foreign objects (i.e. batteries, refrigerator compressors, propane
tanks, tires, air conditioners, and other designated hazardous material) from loads to be
dumped according to landfill rules and regulations;
Separates, removes and disposes of hazardous liquids (i.e. gas, oil, paints, antifreeze,
etc.) according to landfill rules and regulations;
Checks metal cylinders for explosive gases and soil loads for contaminants as required
by landfill rules and regulations;
Separates recyclables out of solid waste and delivers to recycle center;
Contacts appropriate contractors for disposal of metals, refrigerator freon, etc.;
Buries and compacts waste, burns woodpile, plows snow and other assigned duties;
Directs customers to appropriate dump sites and collects appropriate fees;
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Solid Waste Landfill Operator
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Provides customer service including giving directions, answering questions and
providing explanations;
Performs maintenance checks and minor service work on equipment utilizing hand and
power tools;
Contacts service providers for major equipment maintenance when necessary;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures,
and safety practices.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
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Performs other related duties as required.
Competency Requirements
Knowledge of:
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Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of safe, heavy equipment
operation in a landfill environment and related duties;
Heavy equipment operation and basic maintenance;
Current landfill recordkeeping practices and procedures;
Current customer service methods, techniques, and objectives;
Emergency procedures and practices related to landfill environment;
Hazardous waste rules and regulations and related safety practices;
County landfill rules and regulations;
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:
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Follow written and oral instructions;
Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to compactors, front end loaders and
related equipment as assigned;
Operate hand and power tools safely;
Supervise the safe dumping of materials;
Instruct the public in safe dumping methods according to landfill rules and regulations;
Perform basic maintenance and repair on heavy equipment;
Indentify hazardous material and dispose of properly;
Operate a motor vehicle;
Communicate effectively with the public and other employees including sensitive
situations.
Acceptable Experience and Training
 High school diploma or GED equivalency is required; and
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Solid Waste Landfill Operator
 One (1) year experience operating and using heavy equipment; landfill experience and
equipment maintenance experience is preferred; or
 Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge
and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Special Qualifications
 Idaho drivers license is required;
 Idaho Class B CDL drivers license with tanker endorsement is required.
Essential Physical Abilities
 Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation,
which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate with the
public and discern alarm and warning systems, including backup alarms;
 Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the
employee to comprehend written work instructions and work orders, supervise the safety
of co-workers and the public, safely operate heavy equipment, and identify hazardous
materials and wastes;
 Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits
the employee to operate a motor vehicle, operate heavy equipment, operate a variety of
power and hand tools and to make adjustments to equipment;
 Sufficient personal mobility, stamina, flexibility, and balance to lift/move up to 50 pounds,
operate heavy equipment safely, to perform maintenance and repair operations that
require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and other physical exertions in an
outdoor environment, frequently in extreme temperatures and conditions.
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