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Position Description\ This is skilled work in the safe and efficient operation of heavy and specialized equipment and/or supervision of a crew engaged in landfill activities, which includes minor repair and servicing. Work may involve responsibility in supervisor\'s absence.Work is performed independently under the general direction of the supervisor.\ \ This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.\ \ Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm Occasional overtime may be required.\ \ BargainingUnit:ServiceEmployee\'sInternational(SEIU)\ \ **Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**\ \ **Postingmaycloseatany time**\ \

Examples of Work Performed

• Operates a landfill compactor and dozer in the placement and compaction of waste.
• Operates a wheel loader, backhoe, skid steer, and tractor with attachments, as needed.
• Operates a pickup truck, water truck, and dump truck with trailer.
• Preforms minor service work on equipment, such as refueling, lubricating, washing, and making minor adjustments.
• Completes daily inspection logs.
• Constructs temporary access roads and tipping areas in active waste cells.
• Directs traffic at and around the working face of a construction and demolition (C&D) landfill.
• Monitors, sorts, and buries materials brought into a C&D and industrial landfill.
• Maintains composting windrows and asbestos monofill cover.
• Assists customers with the loading of compost, mulch, or other items purchased.
• May assist in closed landfill maintenance and repair.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties as needed

Requirements of Work

• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to acquire within a reasonable period knowledge of the procedures, tools, equipment, and materials used in landfill work.
• Ability to maneuver self into and/or onto vehicular equipment with two-foot steep first step, and onto frame or fender as required to perform fluid/filter check daily and maintenance every 100 hours or as needed.
• Ability to maintain balance and physically tolerate operating and riding heavy equipment over rough terrain for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate, with training, a two-way radio.
• Ability to shovel, snow, sand, or gravel.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction.
• Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs.
• Ability to swing a 20-pound sledgehammer safely and effectively against brick, concrete, or similar substances.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another.
• Ability to pull, shove or otherwise maneuver items weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to be continuously performing tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk about (up to a half mile at a time) for most of a ten-hour shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writin .
• Ability to wear safety toed boots and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas class C driver\'s license.
• Possession and ability to maintain a valid Kansas class B commercial drivers license (CDL). Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

Must be 18-years of age or older.

Two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy or specialized equipment used in landfill or construction activities.

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