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CITY OF IOWA CITY Landfill Operator - Heavy Equipment in IOWA CITY, Iowa
Landfill Operator - Heavy Equipment Resource Management Division Public Works Department
Application deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025 Visitwww.icgov.org/jobsto apply online
Permanent full-time position Wage: $54,516.80 - $69,950.40 (starting wage contingent upon experience) Hours: Monday - Friday, rotating 4-week schedule within the hours of 6:30am - 5:00pm Works 1 out of 5 Saturdays, 6:30am - 12:30pm
Job summary: Under general direction, operates equipment at Landfill to push, compact and cover solid waste, recycle brush, discarded appliances and yard waste. Maintains litter control at the landfill. Monitors groundwater, leachate and air emissions. Recycles household hazardous waste, electronic waste, tires, oil and antifreeze. Performs composting and drop-site recycling. Performs general service and maintenance of landfill grounds, equipment and buildings.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other Associates degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in heavy equipment operation. Landfill Operator Certification required within one year of hire. Hazardous Waste Operator Certification within one year of hire. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial drivers license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial drivers license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other Associates degree from an accredited educational institution and one year or related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift certification. Compost certification.
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