Recycling Technician/Landfill Operator

Description

Who We Are

Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms.

Perks of the Gunnison Valley

"The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here. 

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month

• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service

• 16 hours of personal leave

• Dependent Care FSA

• FSA and HSA

• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary

• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match

• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match

• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Job Summary

Recycling Technician

Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, skilled, and technical, work receiving, processing, and shipping product received at the Gunnison County Recycling 

Center.

Landfill Operator

Operates a wide variety of light, medium, and limited heavy equipment used in the maintenance and construction at the Gunnison County Landfill. Also performs manual tasks associated with equipment operations and maintenance and construction. Performs operator required maintenance on all equipment used.

Pay Rate

The hourly pay range is from $24.19 to $27.54, depending on experience, plus full benefits.

*The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month.*

View the full job description here. 

Hiring Manager

Gunnison County Public Works

Phone: (970) 641-0044

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.
• Willingness to take tetanus and hepatitis shots.
• Valid Class B CDL preferred. 
• Current flagging certification.
• Willingness to participate in and complete certification for MSHA Part 46.

Qualifications/Education

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience related to recycling or solid waste programs and Two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience