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Landfill Equipment Operator

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Thursday, September 24, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Perform semiskilled and skilled duties, including a variety of City maintenance, construction, and repair involving the operation of light and heavy construction and automotive equipment.

With this position, you could operate a Cat D8 dozer, 836 compactor, 340 Excavator, 745 haul truck, and a 627k scraper, along with a handful of other smaller equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in performing manual and semiskilled work in construction and/or maintenance activities, including the operation of some light and heavy construction-related equipment used in construction, landfill maintenance, and/or agricultural activities; or any such combination of experience, education, or training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement.

Willing to work standby and extended hours when required.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.