What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Operator – Heavy Equipment position at City of Iowa City?
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Landfill Operator – Heavy EquipmentResource Management DivisionPublic Works Department Application deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Permanent full-time positionWage: $54,516.80 – $69,950.40 (starting wage contingent upon experience)Hours: Monday – Friday, rotating 4-week schedule within the hours of 6:30am – 5:00pmWorks 1 out of 4 Saturdays, 6:30am – 12:30pm Job summary: Under general direction, operates equipment at Landfill to push, compact and cover solid waste, recycle brush, discarded appliances and yard waste. Maintains litter control at the landfill. Monitors groundwater, leachate and air emissions. Recycles household hazardous waste, electronic waste, tires, oil and antifreeze. Performs composting and drop-site recycling. Performs general service and maintenance of landfill grounds, equipment and buildings. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, OtherAssociate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in heavy equipment operation. Landfill Operator Certification required within one year of hire. Hazardous Waste Operator Certification within one year of hire. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, OtherAssociate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year or related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift certification. Compost certification. Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required CDL is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/cdl/How-to-get-a-CDL/Commercial-learners-permit. More information: A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions. It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.
Landfill Operator – Heavy EquipmentResource Management DivisionPublic Works Department Application deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Permanent full-time positionWage: $54,516.80 – $69,950.40 (starting wage contingent upon experience)Hours: Monday – Friday, rotating 4-week schedule within the hours of 6:30am – 5:00pmWorks 1 out of 4 Saturdays, 6:30am – 12:30pm Job summary: Under general direction, operates equipment at Landfill to push, compact and cover solid waste, recycle brush, discarded appliances and yard waste. Maintains litter control at the landfill. Monitors groundwater, leachate and air emissions. Recycles household hazardous waste, electronic waste, tires, oil and antifreeze. Performs composting and drop-site recycling. Performs general service and maintenance of landfill grounds, equipment and buildings. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, OtherAssociate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in heavy equipment operation. Landfill Operator Certification required within one year of hire. Hazardous Waste Operator Certification within one year of hire. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, OtherAssociate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year or related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift certification. Compost certification. Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required CDL is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/cdl/How-to-get-a-CDL/Commercial-learners-permit. More information: A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions. It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.
Salary : $54,517 - $69,950