Landfill Technician

Position Objectives:

Under supervision of Landfill Manager, assists with landfill operations and disposal of waste at City facilities.

**THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DRUG TESTING PER TITLE 49 CFR, PART 40 **

This position is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, applicants of safety-sensitive are required (even if not ultimately hired) to provide the City of Bethel with signed written releases requesting USDOT drug testing and alcohol records for all previous USDOT covered employers that the applicant has worked for, within the last 2 years. Failure to do so will result in the employment offer being rescinded. All applicants will also answer as to whether or not they have tested positive for drug/alcohol use in the past or if they have previously refused to test on a pre-employment test screening for any USDOT covered employer within the last two years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors traffic at the landfill gates and directs traffic within the landfill property;
• Separates hazardous material and processes in accordance with HAZMAT, OSHA, or other applicable requirements;
• Identifies appropriate charges for landfill customers; accepts and processes payments in accordance with established procedures;
• Operates heavy equipment and dump truck as needed to maintain the landfill property in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements;
• Performs general upkeep and maintenance of the landfill, its surrounding areas, and community collection sites (to include dumpster locations);
• Completes activity logs as required;
• Removes snow, debris, or other impediments to ensure public access to and emergency egress from landfill property and buildings;
• Performs work and maintains work area in compliance with safety requirements;
• Follows all City and Department policies and operating procedures and applicable federal and state laws.

Other responsibilities:

• Operates garbage truck as needed to ensure scheduled waste collection is completed;
• Delivers and collects mail and other items between City facilities as necessary;
• Participates in required training.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Solid waste experience preferred;
• Recycling and environmental knowledge;
• Experience driving a dump truck
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Ability to perform minor repairs and service on equipment
• HAZMAT training preferred
• Alaska Commercial Drivers License
• Willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Desirable Training and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of solid waste operations;
• Working knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and necessary precautions;
• Working knowledge of periodic service requirements/preventive maintenance for equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to drive a dump truck and operate heavy equipment and garbage truck;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor/co-workers and
• the public;
• Ability to comprehend and carry out verbal and written directions promptly and effectively;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Benefits:

City of Bethel employee benefits include:

• Group Health Insurance
• Group Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Benefits (Public Employees Retirement System)
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation
• Utility Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

More Information:

Submit completed and signed original City application form to: City of Bethel, Human Resources, 300 State Highway, P.O. Box 1388, Bethel, AK 99559, phone 907-543-1371.Email: humanresources@cityofbethel.net