Job Description
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $26.89 – 29.16 hourly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Saturday, September 27, 2025
JOB SUMMARY
Perform semiskilled and skilled duties, including landfill operation and construction, landfill equipment operation, landfill gas, pipeline, and leachate equipment operation, maintenance, repairs, and day-to-day leadership. Direct and train other semiskilled and skilled employees in the above activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in landfill operations and construction and the operation of various types of light and heavy construction or related equipment used in construction and in street maintenance activities; or any such combination of education, experience, or training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Must be operator-qualified for gas pipeline-related tasks within one year of hire as required by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.
Must pass Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) exam within one year of hire.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement.
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
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.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
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.