Landfill Hazardous Waste Screener/Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide customer service to the public and inspect loads for foreign objects, toxic substances, and hazardous materials following landfill rules and regulations. The secondary function of an employee in this class is to operate heavy equipment and perform skilled maintenance at the county landfill. Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer ServiceGreet the public and commercial customers, directing them to proper dumping locations with a focus on safetyAssist customers in resolving complaints, misunderstandings, and issues related to landfill rules and regulationsRefer customers to supervisory personnel when necessaryInspection and ComplianceSeparate and remove foreign objects (i.e. batteries, refrigerators, compressors, propane tanks, tires, air conditioners, and other designated items) from loadsSeparate, remove, and dispose of hazardous liquids (i.e. gas, oil, paints, anti-freeze, and other designated items)Check metal cylinders for explosive gases and soil loads for contaminantsMonitor customer activities to ensure compliance with landfill rules and regulations and customer safetyRecord and notify the scale house of rejected loadsSafety OperationsPerform landfill perimeter maintenance and building repairBury and compact waste and water roadsMonitor burn barrelsWitness the burial of specialized loads from the sheriff and police departmentsClean up oil disposal areas as necessaryOther DutiesOperate and train on heavy equipment including, the loader, backhoe, compactor, scraper, sand truck with plow, transfer truck, and water trucks according to landfill rules and regulations and under the supervision of the lead heavy equipment operator and the landfill supervisorAssist in extinguishing barrel and landfill firesPerform all work duties and activities following County and Department policies, procedures, and safety practicesPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications Skills and AbilitiesWork effectively with colleagues and the public to provide high-quality public service and establish strong relationshipsUnderstand landfill and hazardous waste rules and regulationsIdentify hazardous materials and foreign objects in compliance with landfill rules and regulationsImplement safety procedures, including emergency protocolsWillingness to undergo training in fundamental welding techniquesOperate and maintain heavy equipment; receive training on various landfill machinery and tools; including two-way radiosApply customer service best practices in public interactionsHandle multiple tasks and interruptions while maintaining timely completion of dutiesAbility to follow written and oral instructions Special QualificationsMust possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's licenseMust successfully complete a background investigationAbility to obtain a class B CDL with a tanker endorsement within 1 year of employment. Education and ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED equivalency is requiredSpecialized training in hazardous materials, chemical handling, and first aid preferredOne (1) year customer service experienceAn equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered Essential Physical AbilitiesClear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quicklySufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary informationVisual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documentsRequires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks, bend or stoop repeatedly, maneuver over rough, uneven, slippery, or rocky terrain, and perform field investigationsAbility to lift or move 50 pounds Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.