Landfill Operator

About the role

The Landfill Operator supports our facilities maintenance and Environmental Department at the Dierks, Arkansas Lumber Facility. This is an hourly production role reporting to the site’s Filing and Facilities Supervisor. The rate of pay is $25.30/hr under the site's collective bargaining agreement. The schedule is five, eight-hour shifts from Tuesday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landfill by tracking waste and waste screening, performing inspections, and maintaining the Master certification of Solid Waste Licensing issued by ADEQ.
• Operate the Dozer to spread out loads at the landfill.
• Operate the Box Truck to dump boxes in designated areas and keep records of everything dumped.
• Determine where something needs to be dumped and perform "waste screening" on every load.
• Operate the Farm Tractor to mow / bush hog areas needed (mainly at landfill and old site near outfalls).
• Operate the Front-End Loader as needed (at landfill to move around material, clean out bark separators, etc.).
• Use lawn equipment as needed.
• Be DOT trained and stay up to date on DOT training to help as needed during fuel deliveries.
• Become certified in EPA Method 9 for reading opacity.
• Help the Environmental Manager with tasks such as water sampling, inspections, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment or vehicles safely.
• Positive interpersonal, written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Initiative to get things done and willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to promote and ensure compliance with safety initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other Windows-based programs.

Skills

• Safe operation of heavy equipment or vehicles.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Positive interpersonal, written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Initiative to get things done.
• Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

Benefits

Weyerhaeuser offers a safe and inclusive work environment and a culture that embraces diversity and rewards innovation. Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

The rate of pay for this role is $25.30/hr per the site's collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule

The schedule is five, eight-hour shifts from Tuesday to Saturday.

Additional Information

Resume detailing your education and work history is required for consideration. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment.