Heavy Equipment Operator I - Solid Waste

City of Denton•Denton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of light equipment and the Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) to help keep the Solid Waste Facility in compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 1590B rules and regulations and support disposal operations while keeping accidents and injuries to a minimum.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
One-year experience in a heavy equipment environment
One-year verifiable experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment weighing under 100,000 lbs.
Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work outdoors and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work various shifts
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Must be able to work weekends when needed
Must be able to work in all types of weather

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English
Knowledge of landfill operations
Knowledge of GCCS operations
Class A CDL
Working knowledge of GPS survey and/or conventional surveying

Responsibilities

Operates complex motorized equipment under 100,000 lbs. (haul truck, Peterbilt dump truck and sand spreader, Peterbilt roll-off, motor grader, rubber tire loader, etc.)
Performs less skilled tasks associated with equipment operation and operates smaller equipment, such as HDPE poly fusion machine, skid steer loaders, forklifts, sweeper, etc.
Inspects and checks vehicles, equipment, and GCCS equipment before and after use, performs minor maintenance activities and reports problems to supervisor
Performs field work on the City of Denton GCCS
Uses technical equipment to monitor, record, and calculate the performance of the GCCS
Analyzes GCCS field data and adjusts wells for maximum efficiency and compliance with State and Federal Regulations
Occasionally confers with customer regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to supervise temporary workers and Community Service workers assigned to the Landfill
Organizes and files paperwork, drawings, and research projects
Completes required reports in a timely manner
Must be able to work overtime as needed, holidays, Saturdays staggered shifts, a 4 ten-hour shift, Tuesday thru Saturday shift or a 5 eight-hour shift to meet business needs
May be required to respond to emergencies at all hours
Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance
Performs other duties as assigned