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Landfill Equipment Operator

City of Belle Fourche
Belle, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

ONLY CITY OF BELLE FOURCHE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

SUMMARY

Disposes of solid waste materials at landfill site by operating heavy equipment, and an automated conveyor system; repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as the conveyor system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Landfill Superintendent that are appropriate to this job description.

· Operate front-end loader, compactor, wheel scraper, backhoe, dozer, dump truck, road grader, baler or related heavy equipment to utilized in pit construction, moving, covering, and compacting of waste deposited into city landfill and access road maintenance.

  • Operate equipment to lift and transfer materials to processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes.
  • Observes waste to identify hazardous waste or other materials excluded from deposit in landfill;
  • Perform random inspections of loads from the general public to verify materials and prevent illegal dumping;
  • Perform weekly inspections of sanitation truck loads;
  • Immediately report possible bio-hazards, improperly disposed medical office wastes, asbestos, etc., to Supervisor;
  • Direct incoming vehicles to correct dumping area.
  • Monitor customer activities to assure compliance with established rules and regulations;
  • Deal with public complaints and resolve issues or seek supervisory assistance;
  • Apprise public of landfill requirements and fees;
  • Operate radio and two-way communications as needed to alert equipment operators of suspicious activity or waste loads.

Applications can be dropped off or mailed to City Hall at 511 6th Ave., Belle Fourche, SD 57717 or e-mail to gina@bellefourche.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.41 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20

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