Landfill - Equip Operator Sr

Crook, County of•Prineville, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, this position operates all applicable heavy equipment used in the landfill operation. The position is responsible for placing, compacting and covering waste to proper grades at each of the landfill cells. Additional requirements are to prepare, load and transport materials for recycle.

Requirements

Knows the hazards of the job and is trained in safety precautions of the trade.
Follows all safety procedures, polices and communicates any unsafe condition or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the landfill manager in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
Has general knowledge of and operates all applicable heavy equipment including, but not limited to; landfill compactors, bulldozers, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, backhoes, loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, water trucks, roll-off trucks, grinders, scrapers, etc.
Effective communications skills to allow courteous interaction with the public and fellow employees.
High School Graduate or GED equivalent is required.
Prefer a minimum of two years heavy equipment operation experience.
Knowledge and experience to use, maintain, and perform routine repairs of equipment utilized.
Must obtain Hepatitis B vaccination in the required time for health standards.
Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s license.
Possess a CDL endorsement and pass medical certification in accordance with motor carrier regulations sections 391.41-391.49 as it will be required for continued employment.
Able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.
Final candidates will be required to provide official proof of college degree and certified transcripts (not required for all positions).

Nice To Haves

Prefer a minimum of two years heavy equipment operation experience.
Knowledge and experience to use, maintain, and perform routine repairs of equipment utilized.

Responsibilities

Responsible for compacting and covering solid waste using various heavy machinery.
Dust abatement with a water truck.
Grinding wood waste.
Sorting, loading and hauling recyclable materials.
Inspects incoming waste loads for prohibited materials.
Removes prohibited waste discovered in the cells and places in the appropriate areas or returns to customer.
Responsible for filling in on any of the needed positions at the landfill. This may include but not limited to equipment operation, scale house attendant, local deliveries of recycle material and any other duties assigned by management.
Provides courteous interaction and effective communications with landfill customers, regulating authorities, contract professionals and vendors.
Performs duties of skilled laborer as required.
Provides support to other members of the landfill team to insure completion of all tasks in a timely, safe manner.
Responsible for daily equipment checks to ensure equipment being used has proper fluid levels and is in safe working condition.
Works safely around public keeping in mind they are the first priority.