Heavy Equipment Operator I

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains heavy equipment to maintain proper sanitary solid waste disposal and environmental compliance with local, state, and federal agencies for citizens of St. Joseph. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

Skills in the safe operation of heavy equipment.
Knowledge of landfill operations, rules and regulations.
Basic knowledge of environmental rules and best management practices.
Ability to read surveyor’s marks and build area or projects accordingly.
Good hand/eye and hand/foot coordination.
Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
Missouri Solid Waste Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Three to five years of experience in related field required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to dual engine scrapers, dozers, motor graders, backhoes, loaders, articulated haul trucks, compactors, and various other machines.
Operates dual engine scrapers for excavating areas and stockpiling soil.
Operates landfill compactor to compact waste areas designated and approved by state.
Operates dozer to assist waste placement, project construction, storm water best management practice repairs (terraces, lets down, rills, and storm water detention devices).
Operates loader to move fences and for special lifting, as well as to load dump truck and scraper, as necessary.
Assists mechanic with overhaul maintenance when assigned machine is inoperable.
Cleans and performs general maintenance (daily fluid level checks, greasing, inspection, and checking air filter) to assigned equipment.
Operates all equipment in categories of Light Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator 2, and Equipment Operator 3.
Occasionally performs as a laborer when required.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.