About the position
The Landfill Equipment Operator position is a critical role within the City of San Diego, responsible for operating complex heavy industrial equipment to manage refuse at the city's landfills. This includes moving, covering, and compacting refuse, as well as processing green waste and other organic materials into soil amendments. Operators will be tasked with hauling and dumping dirt, placing alternative daily cover for refuse, and interpreting engineering designs to construct daily cells, stockpiles, and final cover systems. The role requires physical strength and the ability to lift, move, and transfer landfill materials, along with performing minor maintenance on equipment and preparing usage and service logs. Operators will work in a rotating shift schedule, which may include weekends and holidays, and are expected to adhere to safety regulations, including drug and alcohol testing as mandated by California State law. Employees in this position will work a ten-hour day for four days a week, with the possibility of overtime. The job also requires maintaining a valid California Class A or B Driver License, depending on the specific equipment operated. Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience operating heavy machinery, with specific qualifications outlined in the job description. The City of San Diego offers competitive wages and benefits, including retirement system enrollment for eligible employees. This position is essential for maintaining the efficiency and safety of landfill operations, contributing to the city's waste management efforts.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy industrial equipment to move, cover, and compact refuse at the landfill.
- Process green waste and other organics into soil amendments.
- Haul and dump dirt or place alternative daily cover for refuse.
- Read, interpret, and construct daily cells, stockpiles, and final cover systems per engineering design.
- Lift, move, and transfer landfill materials as required.
- Perform minor maintenance on equipment used in landfill operations.
- Prepare usage and service logs for equipment and operations.
- Adhere to safety regulations and participate in drug and alcohol testing as required.
Requirements
- One year of full-time experience operating a heavy class bulldozer, motor scraper, compactor, or wheeled loader.
- Two years of full-time experience operating a medium class bulldozer, compactor, motor scraper, or wheeled loader.
- Two years of full-time experience as an Equipment Operator II or III with the City of San Diego.
- A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
- Some positions may require a valid California Class A or B Driver License and a DMV medical certificate.
Nice-to-haves
- Valid Tanker Endorsement license.
- Valid Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Valid Hazmat Endorsement.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $70,678.40 - $84,510.40 per year.
- Eligibility for wage increases in 2025.
- Enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System for eligible employees.
- Potential for overtime pay.
- Comprehensive health and safety training.
