Apply in person at Worcester County Government Center, 1 W Market Street, Room 1301, Snow Hill, MD or on-line at: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – SOLID WASTE
JOB TITLE: LANDFILL OPERATOR I - SALARY/GRADE: GRADE 9/STEP 6 - $34,965 ANNUALLY/$16.81 HOURLY – WITHOUT CDL
LANDFILL OPERATOR II - GRADE 10/STEP 6 - $36,754 ANNUALLY/$17.67 HOURLY -WITH CDL B
APPLICATION PERIOD: UNTIL FILLED
LANDFILL OPERATOR I- JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, operates heavy construction equipment used by the Solid Waste Division to maintain landfill cells and grounds.
LANDFILL OPERATOR II- JOB SUMMARY: Drives and operates commercial weight vehicles over 26,000 pounds- Class B CDL required with no restrictions. Ability to drive manual equipment. Be able to successfully pass a DOT physical and DOT Drug Testing.
MARYLAND STATE RETIREMENT: This position will automatically participate in the Maryland State Retirement System. Membership is mandatory for employees that work over 500 budgeted hours in the fiscal year. As a member, 7% of your budgeted annual salary will be calculated, divided by 26 and deducted from your biweekly paycheck and sent to your account at Maryland State Retirement System.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice
• Pre-employment background check and motor vehicle history
• Some Saturday work required
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive and operate passenger vehicles and equipment;
• Operates heavy landfill equipment such as; bulldozers, track and rubber tire loaders, landfill compactors, off-road dump trucks, and excavators as required to perform assigned tasks
• Load, and assist in loading and unloading equipment, tools and materials;
• Complete an operator’s daily checklist for maintenance of equipment;
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on trucks, tools, and equipment;
• Inspect vehicles daily, make minor repairs to vehicles and assist the mechanic with major repairs;
• Participate in safety related training, lead and instruct others in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor tasks;
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures and PPE utilization at all times to perform job related duties
• Adhere to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations;
• Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule;
• Complies with the safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc.
• All other duties assigned including but not limited to mowing grass, sorting recyclables, picking up trash, snow removal, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge and skill in operation and maintenance of equipment such as excavator, loader, dozer, compactor, and articulated trucks.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; read street signs; keep records and logs; complete written forms; and to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers. Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks.
• Ability to perform duties independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks by established deadlines.
• Ability to perform manual physical labor including frequent walking, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 80 lbs., and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment.;
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions;
• Valid driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD).
SAFETY ANALYSIS
(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75% of the time). Very Heavy work; Constant viewing and lifting over 20lbs; Frequent talking, hearing, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting and moving of objects over 50lbs; Occasionally over 80lbs. Known hazards include risks associated with impacts, heat,
chemicals, and sharp objects.
Apply in person at Worcester County Government Center, 1 W Market Street, Room 1301, Snow Hill, MD or on-line at: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/