This position participates in Borough landfill and transfer site operations.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

High School diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A, Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Alaska and possession of a valid Department of Transportation medical card is desired.

Certification in Asbestos Identification.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer employment physical and background check.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

• Monitors the central landfill; ensures customer compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effectively answers questions from the public to provide information and resolve complaints.
• Closes and opens disposal sites; keeps disposal areas clean and functional.
• May operate semi-tractor and trailer to transport solid waste to the landfill, if qualified.
• May operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Develops and plans special projects.
• Builds and constructs retaining walls, signage, retaining nets, and fencing.
• Assists with the repairs and remodels of transfer site buildings.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains chainsaws, weed eaters, chop saws, and other hand and power tools.
• Assists in the maintenance and repairs of division equipment.
• Monitors automated scale to ensure accuracy.
• Monitors the disposal of Asbestos and other special waste in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Conducts snow removal operations.
• Maintains grounds at all division properties.
• Assists in the scale house as required.
• Performs related duties.