Landfill Equipment Operator

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Gail Hawkins
Title: Office Associate
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Landfill Equipment Operator – Bureau of Solid Waste
$42,890 annually ($20.62 hourly, Grade C08), 40 hours per week
Hours are alternating shifts Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or 8:15am to 4:45 pm; Saturday 6:30 am to 3:15 pm
This position will remain open until filled; first review of resumes occurs on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

The Bureau of Solid Waste is searching for a Landfill Equipment Operator to join our team at the Carroll County Northern Landfill in Westminster, Maryland.

This skilled position is responsible for the operation and minor maintenance of CDL vehicles, trucks, and light and heavy equipment assigned to the Carroll County Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. Operations will be performed at, but not limited to, Northern Landfill, on-site transfer station, homeowner drop-off areas, recycling operations, off-site wastewater disposal locations and multiple closed landfills. Direction is received from the Solid Waste Manager directly or through the Solid Waste Foremen, or from others directly or indirectly. Work is performed during scheduled facility operating hours, regardless of weather conditions, and may occur after or before routine operating hours regardless of weather conditions.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to working and representing Carroll County in a safe, conscientious, professional manner as part of a high-performing team. Candidates must possess good communication, customer service, time management and decision-making skills. Interaction with the public occurs on a routine basis.

Benefits of working for Carroll County Government:

 Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans (including prescription and vision)
 Low-cost dental insurance
 Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
 13 paid holidays
 Receive 1 times your annual salary of Basic Life Insurance at no cost

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How to apply:
• Apply online: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
• Pick up an application in our office: 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157
• Request an application by calling our office or sending an email to: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
• Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the date the job closes
• Applications are not accepted by fax or email Posted 7/13/2023
(24-002)

Job Requirements

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Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Two years’ experience operating light and heavy equipment related to solid waste management or similar field*
3. Requires passing Carroll County LEO equipment operating evaluation
4. Class B Commercial Driver’s License upon hire with the ability to obtain Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of employment
5. DOT (Department of Transportation) Physical Card

*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Physical Required

Wages per hour: $42,890.00 per hear
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Low-cost healthcare plans, Low-cost dental insurance, Tuition Assistance per fiscal year, 13 paid holidays

Days of Work:
MONDAY 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 8:15 am – 4:45 pm  TUESDAY 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 8:15 am – 4:45 pm  WEDNESDAY 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 8:15 am – 4:45 pm  THURSDAY 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 8:15 am – 4:45 pm  FRIDAY 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 8:15 am – 4:45 pm  SATURDAY 6:30 am – 3:15 pm
Shift: Day

How to Apply: careers.carrollcountymd.gov.
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 24
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 07/13/2025