Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker For Solid Waste Collections
The City of Billings is seeking an Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker for Solid Waste Collections to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and equipment operation duties involved in the maintenance and construction of public works, parks, or public utilities facilities, structures, and systems. Salary Range: Maintenance Worker: $ - $ per hour. Equipment Operator: $ - $ per hour. Salaries reflect Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment; check tires, oil, lubricant, and water levels, lights, and fuel; wash, lubricate, and adjust equipment; change tires.
- Maintain shop and storage areas used in performing assigned tasks; maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.
- Maintain a variety of records; complete activity records and reports.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Load and haul equipment.
- May serve as a lead worker when assigned under current City contract.
- Perform a variety of duties involved in solid waste collection and disposal; load and operate sanitation trucks; remove debris and trash from streets and alleys.
- Operate automated and other refuse packers including front end loaders, rear loaders, side loaders, roll off trucks, brush trucks, and pressure washers.
- Move, level, and cover refuse at landfill; maintain landfill roads.
- Perform a variety of general labor duties at the landfill; remove debris and trash from roadway, adjacent properties, and landfill site.
- Assist landfill attendant as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Qualifications for Maintenance Worker:
- Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience performing field maintenance and equipment operation duties
- Possession of a State of Montana Class B Type 2 commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment
Required Skills/Qualifications for Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker:
- Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience performing field maintenance and equipment operation duties
- Possession of a State of Montana Class B Type 2 commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement
Preferred Skills/Qualifications for Maintenance Worker and Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of solid waste collection vehicle operation and landfill activities
Equal Opportunity Employer.