Refuse Equipment Operator

Dec 8, 2021Job Opportunities

The Equipment Operator Operates specialized heavy equipment and trucks in support of landfill, transfer station and refuse collection activities

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, OVERTIME ELIGIBLE, IBEW BARGAINING UNIT

SALARY: $23.46 – $35.66 PER HOUR, DOE

HOURS: MON-FRI, 0700-1530 AND SCHEDULED ROTATING SATURDAYS

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Alaska Class B CDL, or must obtain one within 6 months of hire. Preference given to candidates with experience in refuse collection, landfill practices or related experience. Considerable experience operating a variety of commercial heavy equipment and vehicles is required for Operator II level position.

DUTIES:

  • Operates City-owned heavy equipment and class B vehicles.
  • Manually collects residential and business refuse according to City’s published schedule.
  • Fuels and inspects equipment daily, performs preventive and prescribed maintenance and makes minor repairs on equipment and tools.
  • Assists other departments and/or divisions with equipment operations as necessary.

TO APPLY: Download a City application and complete job description, which includes necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions. Interested individuals should submit a City application to Human Resources, humanresources@cityofcordova.net. Applications accepted until position filled.

THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER