Job Information
City of Walla Walla Landfill Equipment Operator in Walla Walla, Washington
Landfill Equipment Operator
Opening Date: May 22, 2024
Salary Range: $26.626 - $33.976/hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The City of Walla Walla offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental health insurance. City paid $50,000 Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance plus voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability. Washington State Public Employees Retirement Program (PERS) II/III. City match up to 3.5% of base salary for deferred compensation (457(b)). 3% bilingual Spanish premium. Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and eleven (11) paid holidays plus 32 hours floating holidays annually.
NATURE OF POSITION:
Operate and maintain heavy equipment in and around the City landfill including process and disposal of incoming solid waste; receiving and processing of incoming solid waste and/or green waste and other raw products into commercial compost for sale by the City; processing and handling small quantity generated hazardous waste.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and two years increasingly responsible experience operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment. Experience in the use and maintenance of heavy equipment specifically on landfill sites, the handling of hazardous waste and/or commercial composting preferred. Valid state driver's license and proof of good driving record; State Class B Commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within one year. Ability to obtain a 40-hour Hazwoper certification within one (1) year of hire date.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Landfill Operator's certification and/or Composting Certification; valid First Aid and CPR certificate. Bilingual in Spanish.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
A completed City application and resume are required to apply. Applications are available on the Human Resources page of the City of Walla Walla website: https://wallawallawa.gov.
Applicants whose experience most closely meets the requirements of the position will be invited to continue in the selection process which will consist of an oral panel interview, reference inquiries, and may include a criminal background check. Completed application packages can be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:
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CITY OF WALLA WALLA-HR
15 N. Third Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Email to hr@wallawallawa.gov or faxed to (509) 524-7935.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of Walla Walla will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants if requested. Please notify the Human Resources office at least 5 days prior to the need.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
To obtain a copy of the full job description and class specification for this position, please contact us at: hr@wallawallawa.gov or 509.527.4475.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI, ADA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEX IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.
