Landfill Equipment Operator

Landfill Equipment Operator

Salary

$24.67 - $26.69 Hourly

Location

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type

General AFSCME

Job Number

202600097

Department

Public Works

Division

Landfill

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Perform semiskilled and skilled duties, including a variety of City maintenance, construction, and repair involving the operation of light and heavy construction and automotive equipment.

With this position, you could operate a Cat D8 dozer, 836 compactor, 340 Excavator, 745 haul truck, and a 627k scraper, along with a handful of other smaller equipment.

Job Responsibilities

1. Operate bulldozers, loaders, landfill compactors, hook lift trucks, alternative daily cover applicators, grinder, and other light and heavy equipment to handle refuse, tires, asbestos, recyclable materials, and solid waste delivered to the City's landfill or solid waste facilities within the specifications required by federal and state law.

2. Operate heavy equipment to excavate, construct, and maintain landfill facilities within the specifications for solid waste disposal; load and haul dirt to the fill area to be used for the daily cover of solid waste.

3. Operate light and heavy equipment to construct and maintain roads and platforms accessing landfill areas.

4. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and machinery as required; maintain records of equipment use and repair; may assist mechanic in major repairs; service equipment, including fueling, oil changes, repairing tires and chains, changing cutting edges, checking hydraulics, etc.

5. Perform miscellaneous duties, including picking up trash and solid waste from roads, driveways, and ditches entering and surrounding the City landfill. Perform property cleanup activities for special projects and/or nuisance abatement as assigned. Repair damaged buildings, infrastructure, and other property on landfill grounds, etc.

6. Perform snow and ice control and removal procedures, including plowing, sanding, spreading deicing chemicals, loading trucks, hauling snow, shoveling sidewalks, or assisting mechanics in the maintenance of snow removal equipment.

7. Perform other such duties and functions as may be necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in performing manual and semiskilled work in construction and/or maintenance activities, including the operation of some light and heavy construction-related equipment used in construction, landfill maintenance, and/or agricultural activities; or any such combination of experience, education, or training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement.

Willing to work standby and extended hours when required.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of operating most types of light and heavy equipment.

• Ability to operate, maintain, and make minor repairs and adjustments on most types of light and heavy equipment.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to perform semiskilled and skilled maintenance activities without close supervision.

• Ability to make basic mathematical calculations.

• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in landfill maintenance and construction, including some knowledge of drainage and maintaining proper grades.

• Knowledge of the rules of safe operation and the precautions to be taken in order to avoid accidents in the use of light or heavy equipment.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards associated with solid waste and recycling activities, including handling of hazardous materials, the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment, and the ability to take proper safety precautions.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, grade sheets, maps, and drawings.

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude with the knowledge to troubleshoot and to prevent failures in the various types of systems used at landfill facilities.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and keep accurate work records, and effectively communicate this information to other team members.

The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.
• The City of Sioux Falls is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Employer City of Sioux Falls

Address 224 W 9th St

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104-6407

Phone 605-367-8740

Website siouxfalls.gov