Landfill Maintenance Worker I

Job description

Job Description: Performs facility and equipment maintenance work at the County Solid Waste Facilities. Work involves performing general maintenance to buildings and grounds, driving tractors and other vehicles, and operating and maintaining mechanical landfill equipment. Work requires ability to follow instructions and is performed under close to general supervision. Essential Job Functions: Performs general carpentry work on structures. Builds sheds, ramps or similar structures. Makes repairs to roofs of buildings and other components short of need for professional contracting services. Repairs and maintains landfill equipment. Operates tractors to haul fuel to off-road equipment. Maintains fuel tank records. Operates utility truck for home pickup and roll-off truck as needed. Cuts grass and weeds with riding mower and weed eater. Sprays herbicides and grass retardants at compactor site. Washes vehicles and landfill equipment, changes oil, lubricates off-road equipment, changes tires. Operates non-stationary compactor, loader and skid-steer loader. Informs general public regarding solid waste procedures and regulations. Picks up trash that blows out of landfill. Operates hand too...