Disposal Equipment Operator

Under supervision of the Landfill Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating heavy equipment to compact refuse and cover with fill dirt daily at the landfill. Duties include digging new landfill pits and various earthmoving tasks necessary for refuse disposal, cleaning, performing maintenance checks on equipment and repairing minor problems daily. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, and overtime as needed by the department. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

• Operates and performs daily maintenance checks on trash compactor, 23 yd. elevating scraper, backhoe, road grader, water truck and bulldozer, as needed.

• Fuels and repairs equipment when minor problems are observed during daily inspections.

• Assists with spotting incoming trucks and vehicles at landfill dumping site, when needed.

• Fills in on any position or shift as required.

• Keeps all heavy equipment clean inside and out.

• Abides by all SWP3 and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year experience in the operation of heavy equipment. Experience in the operation of a front-end loader, road grader, elevating scraper or bulldozer is preferred. Must be able to obtain a Class C Solid Waste License on Sanitary Landfill operation and attend a waste screening class within 2 years of employment. Valid Texas Driver's License is required; Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement is preferred The City will consider all relevant education and experience.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, crawl, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, walk, stand, sit, hear, grasp, handle, push, pull, feel, finger, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

"The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary."

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to operate trash compactor, 23 yd. elevating scraper, road grader, water truck, semi-tractor and trailer, backhoe, front end-loader, mechanical tools, power washer and hand tools.

• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

Essential Job Functions:

The employee must also balance, crawl, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, walk, stand, sit, hear, grasp, handle, push, pull, feel, finger, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

Work Hours:

Work hours: 7:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Subject to call backs when necessary: morning shift, holidays and Saturdays