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Bingham County Solid Waste Operator

Established: March 17, 2021 Revised: July 7,2025

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BINGHAM COUNTY

Is recruiting for the position of

Solid Waste Operator

March 23rd 2026

Salary: Starts at \$19.10/hour DOQ/DOE

Fulltime: County Benefits Included

Including 13 Paid Holidays, 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Health Insurance, Public

Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)

Closing date: Open until filled

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS \$2000.00 (External Applicants Only)

SEE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS

Pay Grade: PW1 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Purpose Of Class/Primary Function

The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide friendly and professional customer

service to the public at the Central Transfer Station as well as the various County landfills; employees

screen loads for foreign objects and toxic and hazardous materials and operate heavy equipment to

perform skilled maintenance at the landfills and in the moving of Municipal Solid Waste in the transfer

station and solid waste compactor. Additionally, work requires the proper handling for disposal of Non-

Municipal Solid Waste for transport to the County landfills and handling of the material once at the

landfills. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a Solid Waste Supervisor. The principal

duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and include working in adverse weather

conditions and dangers involving the use of heavy equipment and potential exposure to hazardous

materials. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions of this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment; employees in this

classification may be utilized as needed at either the Central Transfer Station or any

County landfill)

Provide satisfactory customer service including but not limited to friendly and professional verbal

directions, answering questions, & providing clear explanations, as well as providing immediate

physical assistance to customers in the proper disposal of municipal solid waste and construction

and demolition waste;

Records daily solid waste yardage

Perform scheduled and assigned maintenance of County facilities including regular and daily litter

pickup;

Monitoring to ensure the proper placement of solid waste in the designated disposal areas of the

Central Transfer Station and various landfills.

Wear required Personal Protection Equipment and abide by regulatory work safety standards in the

performance of daily work duties.

Bingham County Solid Waste Operator

Established: March 17, 2021 Revised: July 7,2025

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Satisfactory work attendance and punctuality;

Satisfactorily complete required training classes and attend meetings as directed;

Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to, front end loader, track loader compactor,

and related heavy and specialized equipment, according to rules and regulations;

Inspect loads for hazardous materials and separate hazards according to rules and regulations;

Separate and remove foreign objects (e.g. batteries, refrigerator compressors, propane tanks, tires,

air conditioners, and other designated hazardous material) from loads to be dumped according to

rules and regulations;

Separate, remove and dispose of hazardous liquids (e.g. gas, oil, paints, antifreeze, etc.) according

to rules and regulations;

Move, bury, compact, and dispose of waste, burn woodpiles, plow snow, sweep compound and

weight scales;

Perform maintenance checks and minor service work on equipment utilizing hand and power tools;

Contact super visor(s) and service providers for major equipment maintenance when necessary;

Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County and state policies, procedures and

safety practices;

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