Job Details

JOB TITLE: Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator II
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation
DIVISION: Landfill
SALARY: $44,560/year $21.42/hour

CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2025

Job Summary/Scope
Operates and maintains heavy equipment to maintain proper sanitary solid waste disposal and environmental compliance with local, state, and federal agencies for citizens of St. Joseph. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to dual engine scrapers, dozers, motor graders, backhoes, loaders, articulated haul trucks, compactors, and various other machines.
• Operates dual engine scrapers for excavating areas and stockpiling soil.
• Operates landfill compactor to compact waste areas designated and approved by state.
• Operates dozer to assist waste placement, project construction, storm water best management practice repairs (terraces, lets down, rills, and storm water detention devices).
• Operates loader to move fences and for special lifting, as well as to load dump truck and scraper, as necessary.
• Assists mechanic with overhaul maintenance when assigned machine is inoperable.
• Cleans and performs general maintenance (daily fluid level checks, greasing, inspection, and checking air filter) to assigned equipment.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment in categories of Light Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator 2, and Equipment Operator 3.
• Occasionally performs as a laborer when required.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills in the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of landfill operations, rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of environmental rules and best management practices.
• Ability to read surveyor's marks and build area or projects accordingly.
• Good hand/eye and hand/foot coordination.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• A Valid State of Missouri Class A CDL with Tanker and Trailer endorsements required or ability to obtain.
• Missouri Solid Waste Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Three to five years of experience in related field required.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used
Operates a variety of equipment, from light to heavy; including motor grader, dozers, scrapers, compactor, tractors, mowers, sheepsfoot compactors and other heavy equipment used in the operation of the landfill.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Exposure to extreme weather conditions. Must be able to sit for long periods of time while operating heavy equipment. Must be able to operate equipment with dexterity. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.