Solid Waste Operator
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INTRODUCTION
Performs for the following duties: skilled work of average difficulty in the operation of the landfill, routine maintenance on the equipment, cleaning the landfill and adjacent property as necessary, and related work as required. Maintaining Landfill Facility and working with the Utilities and Water/Sewer Department etc. and other duties assigned. Assist with the weekly curbside garbage collections when needed.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Operate heavy equipment including skid steer, backhoe, dozer, excavator and other heavy equipment to maintain tribal landfill and transfer station. • Provides day-to-day vehicle and equipment maintenance • Provides written or oral reports as requested • Monitors and cleans tribal landfill or transfer station • Works unsupervised at times • Repair garbage cans and dumpsters when needed. • Help Utilities and water/Sewer when needed and other duties assigned • Will respond to emergencies during or off normal work hours if needed. • Should be able to work with minimum supervision.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of heavy equipment repair and routine maintenance.
- Must have ability to comprehend and write reports related to the department.
- Knowledge of the Spokane Tribes Utility and Solid Waste Programs responsibilities
- Must be able to work with other departments as needed
- Working with water and sewer line repairs
- Knowledge on repairing equipment and vehicles
- Knowledge of community roads/housing areas, etc.
- Experience in operating heavy machinery including, backhoe, excavator, mini-excavator, skid-steer and crawler bulldozer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a high school diploma or GE
- Willing to travel for training as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be willing and able to work in all kinds of environments, different types of weather, and may work with Hazardous materials.
- This position is safe/sensitive and is subject to random Alcohol/Drug testing.
- At time of employment must successfully clear up a criminal background inquiry. • Required experience in operating heavy machinery including backhoe, excavator, mini excavator, skid-steer and crawler bulldozer.
- Washington State drivers license
- Must obtain a CDL license within 1 year of hire date.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular exposure to working outside in the elements. Position sedentary with primarily sitting/lifting of maximum of 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant sitting, use of near vision, typing; frequent use of hearing, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision, bending; occasional standing, walking, carrying/lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, manual handling, use of smell. Working conditions include frequent exposure to noise, vibration, air quality; occasional exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold and wet/humidity. Potential hazards include constant client contact and computer use.
*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
Confirmation receipt of on-line submission and interview status will be sent to the applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mails.
About Spokane Tribe of Indians
Sovereign tribal government serving Spokane people through public programs, cultural services, natural-resource management, and economic enterprises.
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