County of Nevada, CA April, 2012
LANDFILL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs the maintenance activities associated with the closed
McCourtney Road Landfill site. Provides reports to supervisor regarding contracted vendor s’ compliance with contract; and performs related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents work with general independence on a variety of assignments related to landfill maintenance activities, system operation activities, and transfer station operations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Essential:
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 Performs maintenance activities at the closed McCourtney Road Landfill site according to a schedule that has been developed and routinely updated to meet Federal and State mandates.
 Monitors and operates leachate pumping stations/evaporation system
 Conducts onsite structure methane gas monitoring activities
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Conducts monitoring of landfill methane gas probes and landfill cap surface monitoring
Conducts Class II surface impoundment LCRS system testing
Operates and maintains landfill gas collection and control system
Operates and maintains fire suppression system
Performs troubleshooting and basic repairs on installed landfill control systems
Assists in the analysis of field data collected to most efficiently operate the landfill gas collection system and the leachate collection storage system
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Interface with contracted vendors related to Transfer Station operations, landfill gas systems, leachate collection, storage and hauling, and ground water monitoring
Recommend course of action to avoid or correct environmental, health, safety or economic problems at the closed landfill site or transfer station
Utilize computer-based landfill gas management and basic office software to prepare reports
Operate water truck, sweeper truck, backhoe, tractors, all terrain vehicles, mowing equipment and other County vehicles as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
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Operation, maintenance and adjustments of the landfill gas collection system and leachate collection and storage system

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Hazards and requirements associated with leachate, landfill gas, and confined spaces
Proper use and the limitations of heavy equipment (such as backhoe, blade and tractor)
Topographic maps and plans
Techniques for working with people to secure cooperation
Skill in:
Safe working practices
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Preparing reports associated with landfill monitoring activities
Operating a pickup truck, water truck, small tractor, and small power tools
Operating a computer and using software programs
Operating well-monitoring equipment
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Listening and communicating in a tactful manner with difficult customers
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Education and Experience:
A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills outlined above is:
Graduation from high school or GED and one year experience in closed landfill maintenance and monitoring, sanitary engineering, or a closely related field. SWANA certification in landfill technician category required at time of application. Hazwopper 40hour training preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Possession of HAZMAT certification within 12 months of hire.
Must pass the HAZMAT refresher course annually, once employed.
Completion of the Manager of Landfill Operations Training Course through the Solid
Waste Association of North America within 12 months of hire.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools, equipment controls, and cashiering equipment; strength to lift or maneuver heavy containers when assisting customers, and tools and equipment in performing maintenance; vision to read printed materials and displays; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone and in a noisy environment.
Working in inclement weather, including temperature extremes, and unpleasant smells, and in controlled exposure to fumes, dust, and equipment noise associated with the work.
May be required to work overtime, on-call and weekends.
Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

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Other Requirements:
FLSA: NE
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not allinclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.