Job Information
City Of Glenwood Springs Equipment Operator I-III Landfill in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of grounds and equipment maintenance at the South Canyon Landfill. Works directly
under the supervision of the Crew Leader or Landfill Manager. Must be able to operate machinery and
vehicles as required in the daily operation of the landfill specific to established solid waste landfilling
practices and proper maintenance of equipment.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Crew Leader or Landfill Manager
DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 0
JOB LOCATION: South Canyon Landfill, 1205 CO Rd 134, Glenwood Springs, CO
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Fulltime
HOURS: 40 hours
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Fills in for the Landfill Accounting Tech, weighs trucks, calculate volumes of containers, collects fees,
and completes daily reports.
Assists with manual labor and basic equipment maintenance.
Does landscape maintenance around landfill, including spraying weeds, mowing grass, reseeding native
grass, and other related activities.
Fills in at the Recycle Center as needed. Performs routine maintenance of the landfill scales.
May on occasion use City vehicle to make pickups in town or deliver the daily deposits to the Finance
Department at City Hall.
- Inspects loads at the working face of the landfill to ensure there are no illegal items being dumped.
Hauls pressure washer water to the landfill from town.
Performs snow removal from the various shops and office areas, and haul roads.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
Operates heavy equipment for the facility construction projects as well as, manage waste at the working
face including pushing, separating, spreading, compacting and covering of trash, landfill road
construction, leachate management, snow removal.
- Monitors the working area for hazardous materials when compacting trash, directs traffic at the working
face during daily business and relays load type information to the scale attendant by 2-way radio.
- Clean service and make minor repairs to assigned equipment including complete walk around
inspection, checking leaks, broken parts and correct fluid levels; reports equipment problems to Crew
Leader or Landfill Manger.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding landfill and
compost operations and equipment.
Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures and safety practices.
Keep in constant communication with the landfill Crew Leader or Landfill Manager.
Maintain storm water control best management practices to include but not limited to ditches, culverts,
outfalls, sediment basins, etc.
- May be required to assist in measuring and logging compost pile temperatures.
OTHER DUTIES: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are