Work Unit: Transfer Station/ Refuse
Current Classification:
Pay Grade: 7 (Salary Range $16.51 - $20.30) Title: Fill-In Compactor Operator
Non-Exempt Part-time Cooke City
Supervisor: Full time Compactor Operator AND Refuse Foreman
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Position overview: This position is responsible for maintaining the Cooke City Compactor site and operating the compactor on a fill-in basis, only when the full-time Compactor Operator is not available. To keep the site in compliance with regulations, rules and policies. Keeping them litter-free, and properly maintaining site using equipment such as a weed whacker, rake, and shovel, utilizing a nail magnet and lawn mower where necessary. Communication is key to coordinate the most efficient use of refuse truck drivers for pick up at site.
All duties below are essential functions unless otherwise indicated. Duties of the position are not all inclusive and subject to change.
B. Verification of permits. Charges accurately for demolition and non-household garbage.
C. Keeps areas clean and ensures boxes are sorted and not abused. Ensures site is functional during bad weather including snow removal in winter. Communicate indicators that may effect the operation of the compactor such as frequent power outages, surges, etc
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability necessary. The position requires the ability speak effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers. Knowledge of hydraulics - to safely operate a compactor in varying weather conditions is necessary.
Education and Experience: The knowledge and skills normally obtained through a High School Diploma, GED or HiSET. Candidate needs experience working with the public, a good driving record is preferred.
Certifications: Defensive driving class, Class D Driver’s license, First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and Hazardous Material Training, some of these maybe obtained after employment.
Other skills and abilities: Must have the ability to operate weed eater, rake, shovel, hammer,
nail magnet and lawn mover. Ability to operate heavy equipment loaders is helpful.
The position requires that these job duties are completed timely and accurately with regard to verification of permits and legal use of site. They must represent Park County in a positive manner at all times. Also is responsible for the public safety at the site.
The position requires handling non-public confidential information. The person in the position acknowledges the confidential nature of non-public information regarding county employees and elected officials. Consistent with applicable police and guidelines, this position will respect and safeguard the privacy of employees, elected officials and
If in the course of executing job responsibilities, the person in the position accidentally access information that others might consider inappropriate for this position to access, the person in the position will notify the person’s supervisors of the date and time of the access. If a question arises at a later time, it will be understood that the access was accidental. The person in the position will not disseminate any such information.
By signing this Position Description, the undersigned hereby acknowledges reading and understanding this section regarding confidentiality and agrees to abide by the terms and conditions set forth herein. Violation of confidentiality may warrant disciplinary action, up to and including, suspension, demotion or termination of employment
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This position carries out assignments independently, and uses some judgment and initiative to communicate problems and schedule trucks for proper safety at the site. May work to develop and recommend new processing procedures in response to identifying process inefficiencies, frequent errors, etc. Work objectives and priorities are defined by Supervisor.
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This position has contacts with other the public, county personnel, elected officials, department heads, and vendors in order to be responsive to questions and inquiries regarding refuse.
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance. They frequently are required to kneel, stoop, crouch or crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with arms and hands. The employee is regularly required to stand or walk. Lifting requirements are occasional for lifting and moving up to 100 pounds with lifting aids and leverage. Sometimes while working alone.
The position requires the following vision requirements: close vision (clear up to 20 inches), distance vision (clear up to 20 feet), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception ( 3-dimensional including spatial relationships) and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
