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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING

VACANCY #25-2-4

POSITION: Solid Waste Operator 1 SALARY: \$21.10

DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste PAY LEVEL: Level 10 Step 6

EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT: N SUPERVISOR: SW Facility Lead / SW Operator II

County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104, in the

County Courthouse.

General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street, Leavenworth, Kansas

or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application to (913) 684-1028. Application

may be found on the Leavenworth County website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov

This position closes when filled

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Solid Waste Operator I WORKING TITLE: Operator

DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste PAY LEVEL: Level 10

EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT: N SUPERVISOR: SW Facility Lead / SW Operator II

SUPERVISES: NA

LOCATION: Leavenworth County Transfer Station, 24967 136

th

St., Lansing, KS 66043

HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm, Saturday 7am-3pm

RESIDENCY POLICY

Residency is defined as the place where one\'s primary residence is located. The boundaries for Leavenworth

County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include: Wyandotte, Johnson, Douglas, Jefferson, and

Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri! Certain departments within the County may have

more stringent requirements for residency such as the Sheriffs Department and Emergency Medical Services.

Any exception to this residency requirement must be specifically approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04/21/05)

SCOPE

Serves as an Equipment Operator within the Solid Waste Department with broad general skills and technical

limitations. Works with the general public and commercial solid waste haulers in the receipt, unloading, and

sorting of solid waste. Utilizes backhoe, loader, skid-steer, forklift or other equipment as required to move, sort,

and place waste into trailers for transport. Moves Semi\"\'11ractor trailers into loading and transport positions to

ensure facility efficiency. Assists in the sorting and disposal of specialty items such as brush, household

hazardous waste, tires, and recyclables. [Responsible for general maintenance of equipment and facility and

surrounding areas as required for state compliance and facility permitting. NOTE: Scavenging of solid waste is

strictly prohibited and is against Department policy.

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PERCENTAGE OF TIME ACCOUNTABILITIES

40% 1. Operator of equipment for the purposes of receipt, unloading, and

sorting solid waste facility materials. .

30% 2. Facility efficiency and customer service interactions.

20% 3. General facility maintenance and assisting in sorting of specialty items.

10% 4. All other duties assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (*Required prior to employment).

Ability to load, transport, and unload solid waste materials.

Ability to follow solid waste management policies and protocols for permitting and compliance.

Ability to follow safety procedures, features, and requirements associated with the duties as assigned. *

Ability to use two-way radio.

Ability to remain calm with co-workers and general public.

Ability to properly operate equipment under a variety of conditions.

Ability to follow best management practices reporting associated with the duties as assigned to include

but not limited to general facility housekeeping and trash collection.

Skill in operation of equipment required for duties at the solid waste facility or ability to obtain. *

Ability to obtain HHW Certification within one year or when training provided by KDHE.

HUMAN RELATIONS (This is not an inclusive list, ot her tasks/duties may be assigned.) Candidate will work

closely and communicate with director, supervisor and all crew members. Directions for tasks to be completed

and techniques for work activities will be provided by the director and equipment leaders. It is expected for the

candidate to be capable of asking questions, inquiring for further direction if a confusion occurs, and notifying

the team of any complic