Senior Landfill Equipment Operator

Overview

Are you an experienced equipment operator looking for a rewarding opportunity? Our Solid Waste Department is seeking a dedicated Senior Landfill Equipment Operator! We need someone to help maintain our landfill operations by placing, filling, compacting, and covering trash and solid waste.

This position works a standard 8-hour shift each weekday (Monday to Friday) and is scheduled to work every 4th Saturday. This rotation ensures coverage on weekends while maintaining a balance with regular weekdays.

Learn more about our department by visiting - https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Operates equipment such as compactor, dozer, road grader, articulated dump truck, and Excavator in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner

• Manages the placement, spreading, and compaction of waste materials to enhance landfill space and ensure proper decomposition.

• Follows all safety protocols and regulations to protect workers and equipment and ensure a safe working environment.

• Performs daily inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs to ensure equipment is in good working order and to prevent downtime.

• Helps landfill users and customers with unloading and directs them to the appropriate disposal areas.

• Assists in the construction and preparation of new landfill cells, including excavation, lining, and installation of leachate and gas collection systems.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Senior_Landfill_Equipment_Operator

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy power-driven equipment.

• Use safe work practices and procedures.

• Apply solid waste management practices.

• Follow County policies and procedures pertaining to landfill facilities.

• Operate the full range of landfill equipment in a highly skilled manner.

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

• Work weekends.

• Travel to other Larimer County Solid waste sites.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Three (3) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required

• Possession of a valid CDL preferred.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

You can't be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

We are currently in the process of building a new transfer station at the current site and we are building a new landfill north of Wellington. The new operations are tentative to be opened in Oct 2025-Jan 2026.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.