Job Information
Dorchester County Government Landfill Equipment Operators (IV) in Cambridge, Maryland
LANDFILL OPERATOR IV PUBLIC WORKS - LANDFILL Full-time with Benefits Classified / Non-Exempt
Job Summary and Essential Functions:
The purpose of this job is to operate complex or specialized equipment to construct and maintain facilities, adjacent terrain, and landfill sites.
Functions:
Operates a variety of motorized equipment on landfill sites. Handles the maintenance of material piles with loader in addition to operating open working face at beginning of workday and operating push to compactor on working face throughout day. Performs general labor tasks utilizing power tools associated with material placement, compaction, general carpentry, trash, and debris removal, excavating material with excavator. Loads leachate tanker at leachate pump station. Hauls several types of materials with off-road dump truck from location of landfill to another landfill location on site. Continuous operations of equipment when cutting grass with large tractor and bat wing mower. Grades slopes with turn around areas with grading dozer equipment. Must use additional high functioning machinery or equipment as needed for the daily operation of the landfill. All other duties as required.
Education and Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED with four years of work experience and two years supervisory experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Possession of a Class A or B Commercial License valid in the state of Maryland is required. Subject to on-call 24 hours a day
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, hearing, seeing and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert over fifty pounds of force occasionally, or up to thirty pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels with those for heavy work. Must be able to endure high heat conditions and sub-freezing temperatures. Must be able to work in tight and closed spaces for extended periods of time. Clear vision and hearing, including the ability to communicate effectively in various environments. Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor settings, exposed to varying weather conditions.
This posting lists many of the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
To Apply: Applicants should submit a completed County application, including a resume, to: Human Resources 501 Court Lane Cambridge, MD 21613.
or emailed to:kbudd@docogonet.com
Position will remain open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer