Job Details
Overview
Join our Solid Waste Department as a Labor I!
We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at the Larimer County Landfill. In this role, you will assist the public by providing information and guiding customers to the appropriate disposal and recycling areas.
The typical schedule for this position is a standard 8-hour shift each day from Tuesday to Saturday. This schedule ensures coverage on weekends, which are the busiest times for the Landfill and Diversion Area.
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Responsibilities
Specifically, this position:
* Directs traffic on site to ensure smooth and safe operations
* Screens incoming waste to identify and remove hazardous materials before disposal.
* Operates various equipment, including pickup trucks, tractors, mowers, vacuum trailers, and vacuum litter machines.
* Manually picks up litter to maintain site cleanliness.
* Performs general maintenance tasks for the landfill shop, fences, and buildings.
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We are looking for a candidate that will:
* Use routine software and business application including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.
* Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
* Read and comprehend department and County rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures.
* Use safe working procedures.
* Provide professional customer service to clients and public.
* Accomplish the assigned workload in a timely manner and meet established performance standards and objectives.
* Effectively respond to conflict situations and people in conflict.
Qualifications
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
* One (1) year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
* Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
Benefits
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
* Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
* Short and Long Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
* Accident Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
* 457(b) Deferred Compensation
* Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.
Supplemental Information
You can't be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.
We are currently in the process of building a new transfer station at the current site and we are building a new landfill north of Wellington. The new operations are tentative to be opened in Oct 2025-Jan 2026.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.