This position involves directing the waste flow, collecting tipping fees, and operating computer program to keep the records of wastes that enter the landfill.
**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**
- Stops and weighs incoming traffic, print charge ticket or collect cash as required.
- Requests the customer to disclose the contents of loads, and direct to appropriate disposal site.
- Performs random waste load inspection.
- Supply monthly waste data to the Superintendent.
- Performs custodial work of the scale house.
- Must know procedures involved if hazardous wastes be brought into the landfill.
- Must be familiar with contingency plan actions for emergencies.
- May be required to work weekends and holidays.
- Answers telephone calls, respectively answers questions from the public, respectfully provides customer service over the phone and in person.
- Schedules appointments with vendors, departments and coordinates activities with staff to assist as needed.
- Maintains records for various regulatory agencies
- Receives, processes, and distributes incoming mail.
Minimum Qualifications
- No specific educational or experience requirements.
Licenses and Certificates
- Valid New Mexico Driver's License with appropriate endorsements, or be able to obtain in 6 months.
- Landfill Operator Certificate-(or able to obtain within 6 months)
- HAZWHOPER Certificate-Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Department rules and regulations.
- Handling hazardous materials
Skills in:
- Computers, printers, spreadsheets, and miscellaneous office equipment
Ability to:
Perform functions with minimal supervision; understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations;
Interact diplomatically with public, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with others.
Physical Requirements
- Moderately work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Working Conditions
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
- Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
- Essential duties are predominantly performed indoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions.
- Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required
