What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Operator I / Transfer Station Attendant position at City of Richland, WA?
General Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs work operating equipment associated with the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill and transfer station; safely directs customers to waste receiving areas; performs incoming material inspections and prepares incoming recyclable goods. Subject to after hours, weekend, and holiday work as needed. Safely performs all job functions.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment and/or driving heavy trucks such as front end loaders, roll-off and water trucks.
- Valid driver’s license with Class “B” CDL upon hire date.
Desirable Qualifications
- Current Class "A" CDL.
Supplemental Information
This position is posted internally for a total of five (5) working days. Only qualified, regular full-time IUOE employees will be given first consideration if they apply within the first five (5) working internal days of posting.
If no qualified IUOE members apply within the internal posting close date, then all qualified external applications will be considered. Internal qualified applicants who apply after the initial five (5) day posting will compete with qualified external applicants.
Selection will be made based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.
Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
- City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 3% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plans with 457 and 401(a) options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 4 hours per month of service (paid upon completion of the temporary assignment)
- Paid Holidays
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution*
- City-paid dental and vision plans*
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)*
- 12 hours per month of service
- Paid Holidays
**Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements. For 2022-2024 IUOE CBA, rates are as follows:Years of Continuous Service**Hours Per Month**
0-9: 20.17
10-15: 22.17
16-20: 24.17
20 : 26.17