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CITY OF SALINA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: Landfill Operator II GR: 106 FLSA: Non-Exempt DATE: 09/30/2024

DEPARTMENT: Public Works DIVISION: General Services/Solid Waste

REPORTS TO: Landfill Supervisor APPROVED: JOB CODE: 7021

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction; operates medium and heavy construction/maintenance equipment; performs skilled and

semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance and operation of the Salina municipal solid waste landfill; services

and makes minor repairs to equipment; provides over-site of the facility and crew in the absence of a supervisor.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

o Provides over-site of the facility & crew in the absence of a supervisor.

o Assists other employees as a crew-leader in the absence of a supervisor.

o Performs skilled work in horizontal construction & landfill operations.

o Operates compactors, bulldozers, front-end loaders, motor graders, self-propelled scrapers and similar

equipment at the municipal solid waste landfill and in various assignments.

o Moves, levels, compacts and covers solid waste; assists in the planning to fill cells.

o Looks for and prevents hazardous waste from entering into landfill; extinguishes fires at landfill.

o Welds, services & makes repairs to equipment; performs maintenance checks on equipment.

o Maintains landfill roads; mows grounds.

o Prepares minimal records of own activities, including burial logs and special wastes.

o Performs overtime as required and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

Occasionally performs over-site of the facility and employees in the absence of a supervisor. Assists supervisors

with orientation and training of new employees.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

o High school diploma or G.E.D.

o Two (2) years of progressively responsible construction and maintenance work operating light and medium

equipment (tractor, loader, skid steer).

o One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment (dozer, compacter, earth scraper).

o Horizontal land construction work preferred; must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

o Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license at hire.

o Must possess commercial drivers license (CDL) with air brake & tanker endorsements or obtain within one (1)

year from the start date of employment.

The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees and hourly wages for employees to attend Class B CDL training at

Salina Area Technical College.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

None.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)

Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)

Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools to effectively maintain and

operate a municipal solid waste landfill facility. (Daily)

CLASS TITLE: Landfill Operator II DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Solid Waste PAGE: 2

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently,

and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Climbing/Balancing: Climb inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required.

Walking: Moderate amount required.

Stooping/Bending: Frequently.

Stand/Sit: Sit about 80 percent of the time.

Reach ing: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal.

Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.

Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.

Hearing: Adequate to perform essential job functions.

Speech: Occasionally express ideas and be understood.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates heavy equipment over rough and somewhat hazardous

terrain.

Manual Dexterity: Occasionally uses mechanics hand tools and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/EXPOSURES:

Inside/Outside: Work inside and outside.

Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible.

Wet/Dry: Adverse conditions possible.

Noise/Vibrations: Heavy construction equipment noise.

Hazards: Moderate exposure to traffic safety and construction areas.

Fumes/Dust/Odors: Exposure to dust, odors and minimal fumes.

Infectious Diseases: Low exposure.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ability to read and comprehend written material.

Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.

Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately.

Ability to work under stressful condi