Landfill - Equipment Operator III

Landfill - Equipment Operator III

Salary

$42,978.19 - $65,396.39 Annually

Location

Decatur, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-159

Department

Landfill Department

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in support of city landfill operations.

Working Conditions/Requirements:

• This position works Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and every 4th Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. The assigned shift start time will depend on the department needs.
• This position works with Department of Correction inmates who are eligible for the work release program.
• Requires a valid State of Alabama drivers license and reliable transportation to/from work.
• Requires exceptional manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination in order to safely operate and maneuver heavy equipment with or without accommodations.
• Requires sharp decision-making skills, particularly when under pressure.

Major Duties

• Operates heavy equipment in support of landfill operations, including dozer, compactors, dump trucks, and tractors.
• Reports all needed repairs and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintains work facility, including sweeping, pressure washing, and cleaning.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Directs traffic within the landfill and in the disposal site.
• Maintains and repairs landfill equipment.
• Maintains disposal site and grounds; mows grass, weed eats, and operates a bush hog.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of landfill operation.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Skill in the operation of landfill equipment.
• Skill in providing customer services.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Sharp decision-making skills, particularly when under pressure.

Supplemental Information

Guidelines

• State and federal landfill rules and regulations and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in support of city landfill operations. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, contractors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggle, or gloves.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• This position may have functional supervision over a crew of personnel when assigned.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have or can you obtain a valid Alabama drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently have reliable transportation to and from work?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires you to safely operate and maneuver complex, heavy equipment. Do you have previous work experience operating and maneuvering complex, heavy equipment?

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires you to have exceptional manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination in order to safely operate and maneuver heavy equipment. Do you possess these abilities, with or without accommodations?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you completed a Heavy Equipment training course in school or in a previous position?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you acknowledge and understand that this position will be working with Department of Correction inmates who are on the work release program?

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand
• No, I do not acknowledge and undertand

Required Question

Employer City of Decatur, AL

Address 610 4th Avenue SE

Decatur, Alabama, 35601

Phone 256-341-4890

Website cityofdecatural.com