Scalehouse/Equipment and Site Maintenance Operator (Logan Landfill)

Scalehouse/Equipment and Site Maintenance Operator (Logan Landfill)

Salary

$31.09 Hourly

Location

Logan Landfill, Three Forks, MT

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00856

Department

Logan Landfill

Opening Date

06/30/2026

• Description
• Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for providing customer service, cashiering, monitoring, and processing customers through the facility's scale house at the Logan Landfill. The position also includes the operation of a variety of light, medium and heavy equipment for the management of solid waste disposed of at the facility. The position includes working in the landfill scale house and landfill operations regarding the collection and management of municipal solid waste, household hazardous waste, compost, green waste and bulky waste disposed of at the Public Tipping Area, Waste Diversion/Recycling Areas, and active landfill cells. Performs a variety of facility and site maintenance duties including snow/ice removal, litter clean up, building/site housekeeping, and assists with special projects assigned by supervisor.

The position reports to the Assistant Solid Waste Director and does not supervise other personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires knowledge and skills in customer service cashiering, record keeping, basic office equipment operations, and operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment including loaders, haul trucks, roll-off trucks, mini-excavators, skid steers, mowers, weed eaters and snow/ice removal equipment.

• The position also requires the ability to lift-up to 50 pounds consisting of full boxes of office paper, facility records, bulky waste items, HHW/oil/antifreeze waste containers, and litter bags.

• Must be able to monitor and maintain safety protocols, work effectively under adverse weather and site conditions, and coordinate tasks and procedures with others.

• Knowledge and skills in the use of computers, printers, software systems and email communications are preferred.

• Experience and knowledge with state and federal solid waste rules and regulations is preferred.

Special Requirements:

This position is designated as a "testable" safety-sensitive position under Section 526, Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. The employee is subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing under the policy.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma plus two (2) years of experience in retail or customer service, cashiering, office operations, light and medium duty equipment operations, or related field.

Licenses and Certifications: Applicant must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of Montana or obtain a valid Montana driver's license within six months of hire and be insurable under the County's liability policies. Safety task training and certification for First Aid/AED/CPR and 24 HAZWOPER will be provided during the first year of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal and driving background check.

For application consideration, the following documents are required to be submitted when you apply online:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

• Individual health benefits premium is paid at 100% for full-time employees and pro-rated based on hours worked for part-time employees
• Includes limited vision and dental coverage (Dental is provided by MetLife and includes a dental buy-up option)
• Dependent health benefits premium is offered at very low costs
• Coverage is effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Talkspace: In-Network behavioral health support through virtual counseling & psychiatry
• Optional Supplemental Coverage is offered through Mutual of Omaha including Voluntary Accident Policy, Voluntary Critical Illness Policy and Voluntary Life Insurance Policy (also available for dependents)
• FREE unlimited access and care to PMR Clinic East. This is a private Clinic and is available to all employees and family members who are enrolled in our health benefits.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Optional pre-tax, out-of-pocket medical expenses & day care expenses

COUNTY PAID LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 Group Life Insurance Policy (eligible employees only) (age reductions apply)

COUNTY PAID LONG TERM DISABLITY INSURANCE: Eligible employees only, benefit duration shortens once a specific age is reached

RETIREMENT:

• County employees are covered by the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS)
• County Deputies and Detention Officers are covered by the Sheriff's Retirement System (SRS)
• An optional supplemental 457 deferred compensation plan/ROTH is available through Empower and Nationwide

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE:

• Eligible employees are offered a maximum of six weeks (240 hours) of paid parental leave for the bonding and care of a newborn child or adoption of a child

SICK AND VACATION LEAVE:

• Employees accrue 12 sick days and 3 weeks of vacation per year, depending on years of service. (Hours are pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Leave starts accruing on an employee's date of hire and can be used as soon as time is in the books.

HOLIDAYS:

• The County observes 11 legal holidays in even numbered years (Federal Election Day) and 10 legal holidays in odd numbered years.
• A Floating Holiday is available to eligible employees after six months.

HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIPS: Discounted rates are offered at participating clubs with payroll deduction.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

• Offers a confidential counseling hotline and up to six sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor at no cost to the employee. This program is also available to dependents.

WORLDWIDE TRAVEL EMERGENCY PROGRAM AND WILL & LEGAL PREPARATION SERVICES:

• Limited 24/7 services anywhere in the world
• Will and limited legal service

TUITION ASSISTANCE:

• The County offers partial reimbursement of qualifying tuition expenses

BILINGUAL PAY:

• Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.

Employer Gallatin County

Address 311 W. Main

Room 303

Bozeman, Montana, 59715

Phone 406-582-3045

Website http://www.gallatin.mt.gov