Equipment Operator I - Transfer Station

Class Summary

Assigned to the Solid Waste Division, this role includes completing a thorough pre‑trip and preventative‑maintenance inspection of a roll‑off truck and transporting a variety of materials throughout the community. Typical assignments involve hauling biosolids from the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and Transfer Station to the Biosolids Composting Facility, transporting metals to a recycling facility in Mills, and hauling residential construction debris to the landfill. The position is an important member of the Special Waste and Transfer Station team and is ideal for someone who enjoys operating equipment, working independently, staying active, and providing excellent service to the community.

Reporting Structure

Receives general supervision from higher‑level supervisory and management staff in the assigned division.

Essential Duties

• Perform maintenance duties such as crack sealing, patching potholes, sealing concrete, and maintaining paved and graveled alleys and roads.
• Maintain utility and drainage systems, remove snow, maintain landfills, install curbs and similar concrete work, and maintain valley gutters.
• Drive and operate construction equipment including dump trucks, snowplows, equipment trailers, hydro‑excavators, forklifts, asphalt rollers, and loaders.
• Perform minor equipment repairs, report major repair needs, check and adjust fluid levels, grease and lubricate parts, and clean and care for tools and equipment.
• Operate and maintain a variety of light equipment and tools to perform basic maintenance activities.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Pick up and transport refuse to appropriate dumping sites.
• Serve standby duty and respond after hours and on weekends to emergencies as required.
• Represent the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while maintaining a positive customer‑service demeanor.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as needed.

Knowledge

• Operation and maintenance requirements of trucks and light equipment (preferred).
• Basic infrastructure and maintenance practices and procedures (preferred).
• Practices, methods, and materials used in construction and maintenance work (preferred).
• Applicable tools and equipment utilized in the trade (preferred).
• Safe work practices (preferred).

Abilities

• Perform manual labor.
• Be on call and respond to call‑outs after hours, weekends, and holidays within the specified timeframe.
• Learn, use, and care for applicable tools and equipment.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report accidents, incidents, or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Operate a variety of less‑complex power‑driven equipment and attach auxiliary pieces of equipment.
• Learn traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and equipment operations.
• Perform a variety of construction and maintenance tasks.
• Work independently or in a crew situation, as assigned.
• Learn the practices, methods, and materials used in construction and maintenance work.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical drawings.
• Learn the geography and street system of the City.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills

• Operate in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and the general public.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange effective information and receive work direction.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one‑year experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of light and medium‑size equipment (preferred).

Licensing and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements per assigned division (preferred).

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The position requires frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Workers may sit or stand for long periods. Medium work includes exerting up to 90 lb of force using jackhammers occasionally, up to 20 lb frequently, and up to 10 lb constantly to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, including the human body. Incumbents frequently drive, operate equipment, or work outdoors in all weather conditions and around moving motorized equipment. Exposure to extremely wet or unsanitary environments, waste, wastewater, fumes, dust, odors, chemicals, and excessive noise is common. Use of personal protective equipment (hard hats, eye protection, hearing protectors, gloves, safety vests, safety shoes) is required. OSHA‑mandated preventative vaccinations and periodic examinations for work exposures are provided.

Benefits

• Job stability
• Retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package