Landfill Equipment Operator

Job overview

The Landfill Equipment Operator role is onsite in Carbondale, CO. Hiring pay is $24.64–$29.57 per hour, with a full pay range of $24.64–$34.50 per hour. The role supports Garfield County’s landfill operations and public-service mission to serve county residents. The operator uses specialized equipment to move, spread, cover, load, and compact waste or soil safely and efficiently. The work also supports facility access, equipment readiness, waste screening, and environmental monitoring and inspections.

What you'll do

• Operate landfill equipment such as compactors, loaders, bulldozers, graders, backhoes, weigh scales, and lowboys
• perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance
• plow snow and ice and maintain grounds
• screen loads for hazardous or unacceptable waste and recyclables
• keep work areas clean and equipment stored
• collect samples, monitor gas levels and PCS, and conduct environmental inspections
• assist with repairs as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

landfill equipment operator

carbondale co

garfield county colorado

$24.64–$29.57/hour hiring range

$24.64–$34.50/hour full range

heavy equipment

waste operations

equipment maintenance

environmental inspections

winter tuesday–saturday

summer wednesday–sunday

public service

retirement plan

paid vacation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental
• disability and life insurance
• retirement plan
• paid vacation and sick time
• employee wellness programs
• employee gyms.

Why this role

Seasonal schedule changes: October–March, Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; April–September, Wednesday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Position may be filled at level I or lead based on applicant expertise and department needs; welding duties may be performed according to level and ability.

About the employer

Garfield County Colorado is hiring for this role. Industry: Solid Waste Landfill. Sector: 56.