Sanitary landfill operator job description
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Sanitary landfill operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in sanitary landfill operator job postings.
Sample sanitary landfill operator requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery and vehicles.
- Ability to read and interpret maps and diagrams.
Sample required sanitary landfill operator soft skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Sanitary landfill operator job description example 1
Waste Management sanitary landfill operator job description
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Performs a variety of general manual labor tasks under direct supervision.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
* Performs general manual labor tasks including, but not limited to,
* lifting and moving materials,
* loading and unloading vehicles,
* digging and refilling holes,
* and other activities in a helping or assisting mode.
* Conducts other duties and tasks as assigned.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
* Education: None required.
* Experience: No prior work experience required.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
* Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
* None required.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
* Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) occasionally;
* Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds most of the work day;
* Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) occasionally;
* Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements occasionally;
* Normal setting for this job is: manual labor.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
Performs a variety of general manual labor tasks under direct supervision.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
* Performs general manual labor tasks including, but not limited to,
* lifting and moving materials,
* loading and unloading vehicles,
* digging and refilling holes,
* and other activities in a helping or assisting mode.
* Conducts other duties and tasks as assigned.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
* Education: None required.
* Experience: No prior work experience required.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
* Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
* None required.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
* Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) occasionally;
* Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds most of the work day;
* Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) occasionally;
* Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements occasionally;
* Normal setting for this job is: manual labor.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
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Sanitary landfill operator job description example 2
W M Holdings Inc sanitary landfill operator job description
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**PAYRATE: $18.00 hr**
**I. Job Summary**
Performs a variety of general manual labor tasks under direct supervision.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
+ Performs general manual labor tasks including, but not limited to,
+ lifting and moving materials,
+ loading and unloading vehicles,
+ digging and refilling holes,
+ and other activities in a helping or assisting mode.
+ Conducts other duties and tasks as assigned.
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
This job has no supervisory duties.
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
+ Education: None required.
+ Experience: No prior work experience required.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
+ Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
+ None required.
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. _Reasonable accommodations may be made_ to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
+ Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) occasionally;
+ Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds most of the work day;
+ Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) occasionally;
+ Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements occasionally;
+ Normal setting for this job is: manual labor.
**Benefits**
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
**PAYRATE: $18.00 hr**
**I. Job Summary**
Performs a variety of general manual labor tasks under direct supervision.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
+ Performs general manual labor tasks including, but not limited to,
+ lifting and moving materials,
+ loading and unloading vehicles,
+ digging and refilling holes,
+ and other activities in a helping or assisting mode.
+ Conducts other duties and tasks as assigned.
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
This job has no supervisory duties.
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
+ Education: None required.
+ Experience: No prior work experience required.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
+ Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
+ None required.
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. _Reasonable accommodations may be made_ to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
+ Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) occasionally;
+ Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds most of the work day;
+ Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) occasionally;
+ Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements occasionally;
+ Normal setting for this job is: manual labor.
**Benefits**
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024