Salary: $30.39 - $34.91 HourlyLocation : Solid Waste Disposal: 3102 Twin Bridges Road - Richland, WAJob Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt)Job Number: 2024-00132Department: Public WorksDivision: Solid Waste DisposalOpening Date: 12/23/2024Closing Date: 1/8/2025 11:59 PM PacificFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: 3000General SummaryThe Solid Waste Disposal is looking to fill two (2) vacancies as Landfill Operator I / Transfer Station Attendant.GENERAL SUMMARY:Performs work operating equipment associated with the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill and transfer station; safely directs customers to waste receiving areas; performs incoming material inspections and prepares incoming recyclable goods. Subject to after hours, weekend, and holiday work as needed. Safely performs all job functions. Click to view the full job description to include essential job functions and working conditions. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - High school diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment and/or driving heavy trucks such as front end loaders, roll-off and water trucks.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Valid driver's license with Class B CDL upon hire date.
Desirable Qualifications
Supplemental Information This position is posted internally for a total of five (5) working days. Only qualified, regular full-time IUOE employees will be given first consideration if they apply within the first five (5) working internal days of posting. If no qualified IUOE members apply within the internal posting close date, then all qualified external applications will be considered. Internal qualified applicants who apply after the initial five (5) day posting will compete with qualified external applicants. Selection will be made based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position. Summary of City of Richland benefits for IUOE affiliated staff (union-represented employees):Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
- City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 3% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plans with 457 and 401(a) options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Employee Assistance Program
Temporary (Seasonal) Employee Benefits (*Must meet eligibility requirements)
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 4 hours per month of service (paid upon completion of the temporary assignment)
- Paid Holidays
Limited Term (Project Based) Employee Benefits (*Must meet eligibility requirements)
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution*
- City-paid dental and vision plans*
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)*
- 12 hours per month of service
- Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Rates**Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements. For 2022-2024 IUOE CBA, rates are as follows:Years of Continuous Service**Hours Per Month**0-9: 20.1710-15: 22.1716-20: 24.1720+: 26.1701 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
02 Do you have a Class B CDL or greater?
- Yes, I have a Class B CDL.
- Yes, I have a Class A CDL.
- No
03 Please select the best option that describes the type of experience you have operating heavy equipment, driving heavy trucks or performing maintenance work in a landfill or transfer station environment.
- I have no experience.
- I have some experience but less than one (1) year.
- I have at least one (1) but less than two (2) years of experience.
- I have at least two (2) but less than three (3) years of experience.
- I have three (3) or more years of experience.
04 Which best describes your experience directly working in a landfill or transfer station environment?
- I have no experience.
- I have some experience, but it is less than one (1) year.
- I have at least one (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years.
- I have two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years.
- I have three (3) or more years of experience.
05 Do you feel you have an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job? If yes, please explain why. Required Question