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FALLON COUNTY Equipment Operator in BAKER, Montana
Job Overview This position supports the daily operations of the landfill site by operating heavy equipment to ensure proper disposal and cover of all incoming solid waste while conforming to federal, state, and local laws. Assists with weighing loads and directing parties to appropriate dumping sites. Participates in maintaining a clean and orderly landfill, surrounding area, and office which may involve extensive manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Alternates working at the Coral Creek Container Site on Wednesday and Saturday. Essential Functions Waste Disposal and Cover ? Operates a variety of heavy equipment including scraper, loader, dozer, dump truck, and compactor to properly dispose of and cover incoming solid waste. Utilizes the loader to push garbage within designated cells and prepare for compaction to accommodate future loads. Operates compactor to prepare for cover dirt. Ensures waste is placed in proper area of cell and fill to proper elevations. Fills and compacts waste in proper areas to reach correct elevations. Operates scraper to excavate cover from designated areas, ensuring adequate supply of cover is available. Drives dump truck within the grounds of the facility to move dirt as necessary. Maintains slopes according to the landfill plan and Montana Department of Environmental Quality Rules and Regulations. Performs incoming load inspections as necessary. Maintains communication with Landfill Manager regarding safety issues. Maintenance of Equipment ? Performs maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdown or deterioration: change oil, check tire pressure, lubricate parts, wash and perform walk around inspections. Ensures clean and safe workspace by performing general cleaning duties such as sweeping shop; organizes and cleans tools. Site Maintenance - Performs general cleaning tasks, including but not limited to daily sweeping, mopping, and dusting to ensure the office and restrooms are clean and orderly. This position participates with ongoing outside labor to gather, secure, and remove litter/garbage materials from the immediate containment site and surrounding property to ensure site is free of debris; utilizes equipment including but not limited to a Mule. Utilizes a brush chipper to mulch tree limbs and wood pallets. Customer Service/Weigh Master ? Assists as necessary weighing all incoming loads and generating weigh tickets via Waste Works software. Directs drivers and/or other customers to appropriate dumping sites. Answers the telephone and greets customers, providing information on site procedures. Ensures dumping procedures adhere to landfill rules and regulations by maintaining communication with Landfill Manager, other operators, drivers, and other members of the public via established and accessible written materials. Container Site - Directs drivers and/or other customers to appropriate dumping sites within the Container Site. Greets customers, providing information on site procedures. Performs general cleaning tasks, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and dusting to ensure the hut is clean and orderly. Ensures the site is free of debris; this involves walking of the perimeter fence, the entry road, and the area around the containers to gather, secure, and remove litter/garbage materials. This position is responsible for ensuring safety signage is clean and visible. Confirms security cameras are present and operational. Performs groundskeeping such as weed control and removal. Maintains communication with the Manager of Landfill Operations regarding container capacity and safety issues. Competencies The knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics to perform this work include but are not necessarily limited to: The knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics to perform this work include but are not necessarily limited to: Active Listening, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Customer Service, DEQ Regulations, Flexibility, Initiative, Integrity, Interpersonal Relationships, Mechanical Abilities, Operation of Heavy Equipment, Oral Comprehension, Oral & Written Expression, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Routine Manual Labor, Safe Work Practices, Self-Direction, and Teamwork. This position requires the knowledge, skill, and ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment in a safe manner. Ability to comprehend and apply general knowledge of Montana Department of Environmental Quality Rules and Regulations on solid waste disposal. Attention to detail when operating equipment, welding, and using tools. This position requires knowledge of routine manual labor including the use of shovels and other tools as provided to gather, secure, and remove litter/garbage throughout the sites. Knowledge of basic tools including purpose, repair, and maintenance. Operation of specialized equipment including but not limited to a Mule. Attention to detail when operating equipment and using tools. Adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies. Integrate safe work practices and uses required PPE in all tasks. Maintain a clean and orderly workplace. Ability and willingness to demonstrate dependability and reliability to ensure continuity of services for the department. Promote a positive image of the Landfill to the public in a professional manner through effective communication, quality service, and a neat/clean professional appearance. Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to resolve questions and concerns using good judgment and discretion. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Must listen actively to ensure effective and correct communication; able to interact with variety of personalities and the demands of the public. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Respond to requests for service and assistance with courtesy and respect. As part of our workforce, maintains consistent communication with all County employees, our customers/patrons, and the public via County owned communication systems including but not limited to email, office phone, work cell phone, text, and SMS/IM. Maintain an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Must strive to anticipate work to be done and initiate proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Able to adapt to changing work routines and demands. Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take accountability for own actions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Fallon County employees and staff from outside agencies. Must work as team member for the betterment of the Solid Waste department and Fallon County. Safety Safety is a primary duty and a personal responsibility. County employees are responsible for reading, understanding and following safety rules and procedures as identified within County Policy, our Safety Program as well as at each department/work location/JSA. This position is responsible for wearing PPE as identified in the JSA or when working in areas where there is danger of injury. Responsible for wearing suitable work clothes as determined by the Manager of Landfill Operations. Reports all injuries, hazards and/or near misses utilizing established reporting forms and procedures. Knows the location of first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and other safety devices. Attends all safety meetings including annual training. This position will not perform potentially hazardous tasks or use any hazardous material until properly trained. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This position performs work in operation of a variety of equipment, the shop, container site hut, as well as outdoors in a variety of weather co