Marathon County

Waste Management LTE Casual

Wausau, WI · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$18k-$23kDetected 35 days ago

5G/LTE

About the role

This is a part time/LTE 1200 HOUR PER YEAR field position at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department, 172900 Hwy.
Duties include operation and maintenance assistance for all related landfill work.

Requirements

High school diploma with 1 year experience in farming, mechanics, construction, heavy equipment, environmental management or related field.
May be exposed to high decibel noise and will be required to wear hearing protection, as needed.
May be exposed to household cleaners and solvents and will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment when necessary.
May be exposed to high concentrations of landfill gasses in gas recovery building and will be required to use air quality monitors and follow site safety procedures.
If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law
High school diploma with 1 year experience in farming, mechanics, construction, heavy equipment, environmental management or related field. Interest in waste and materials management, soils, engineering, environmental science or natural resources management is ideal. Experience around heavy equipment preferred. Experience working at a landfill is preferred.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards.
Assists with pre-operation inspections of landfill and operational equipment
fueling and greasing equipment when needed
and identifying equipment problems and reporting problems so repairs can be scheduled.
Assists with operation of heavy equipment such as front loaders, dozers, landfill compactors, dump truck, water truck, and other related equipment, to excavate, load, and haul dirt fill.
Assists with environmental monitoring, including air permit compliance monitoring and groundwater system maintenance
assists with gas system maintenance and leachate system maintenance.
Assists with improvement of site aesthetics including litter cleanup, snow removal, and planting.
Helps maintain the household hazardous materials program, classifying and storing a wide variety of hazardous waste, assisting customers delivering household hazardous wastes, and maintaining the reuse store.

Nice to have

Experience around heavy equipment preferred.
Experience working at a landfill is preferred.

Skills

Skill in operating equipment, machinery, tools, and materials safely and efficiently in performing functions.
Knowledge of landfill and recycling statutes and regulations.
Ability to operate a GPS system and other computerized systems.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
Knowledge of soil types and impact of soils on landfill operations.
Ability to work in adverse environments, including cold and hot weather.
Knowledge of landfill operating systems and various data collection systems.
Knowledge of materials management related to household hazardous materials/waste.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluating information to problem solve.
Ability to climb, crawl, bend, and stretch. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects or materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to contribute to a positive working culture.
Positive attitude and ability to meet core values of honest, helpful and respectful.

Compensation

Hourly rate of pay: $18.00-$23.00 depending on experience. There are no benefits for this temporary position.
This is a part time/LTE 1200 HOUR PER YEAR field position at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department, 172900 Hwy.

Benefits

There are no benefits for this temporary position.

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