Heavy Equipment Operator I- Landfill

City of Williston, ND • Williston, ND

90d

About The Position

The position involves performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in daily landfill operations, including inspecting loads, directing loads to designated areas, and operating heavy construction equipment. The employee will be responsible for operating various types of equipment, servicing and making adjustments to equipment, and assisting with scale operations. The role requires physical presence at the worksite and the ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner. The employee may also be required to work on weekends or after hours occasionally.

Requirements

• Knowledge of landfill operations, maintenance, and use of heavy motor equipment in general construction and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations related to equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy motor driven equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Skill in the operation of heavy motor driven equipment over rough, slippery, or unstable surfaces.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Two years as Light Equipment Operator.

Nice To Haves

• Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Must possess a valid CDL Class B or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring.
• North Dakota Landfill Certification must be obtained within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump trucks, front-end loaders, rollers, sand spreaders, slinger truck, street sweepers, bulldozers, scrapers, trash compactors, air compressor, jackhammer, air driven compaction tools and composter.
• Operates a variety of other special and standard equipment as assigned.
• Services equipment and makes field adjustments and repairs.
• Assists with scale operations.
• Aware of daily worksite conditions and hazards.
• Performs manual labor incidental to the operation to which assigned and occasionally exercises supervision over other operators and laborers.
• Must be on call occasionally on weekends or after hours.
• Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED