Heavy Equipment Operator- Landfill

Buncombe County Government•Asheville, NC

1d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform specialized skilled work in the operation of a variety of complex motorized heavy equipment used in the disposal of refuse at the Landfill.

Requirements

High School or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina
CDL-A license.
SWANA Operator training required within the first twelve months of hire.
Knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of motorized equipment at the County landfill.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the proper safety precautions involved in operating heavy equipment.
Skill in the use of various motorized heavy equipment, power, and hand tools.
Ability to make minor repairs and operating adjustments to assigned equipment.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to work effectively in an unpleasant working environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to use small, medium, and heavy equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of complex units of motorized heavy equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of landfill sites such as a front-end loader, compactor, bulldozer, scraper, and motorized pan.
Construct and prepare new and undeveloped areas for future landfill sites, Grade sites according to regulations.
Install drainage pipes at new and completed sites to ensure proper drainage.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment such as checking and filling fluid levels, greasing, and replacing belts and hoses as necessary.
Operate trash compactor; monitor loads for hazardous materials and handle them according to established standards.
Operate roll off truck to empty dumpsters.
Direct customers and traffic.
Complete inspection forms.
Perform grading, seeding, and policing sites for erosion control and beautification purposes.
Mow sites with excavator and bush hog; perform weed eating; Clean roads with sweeper.
Maintain supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Buncombe County has a very rich benefits package, including an 8% contribution to our 401(k), which is a free contribution, not a match.
We also have a state pension, to which Buncombe County contributes about 11%, and has a 5-year vesting period.
In addition we have first-in-class health insurance and generous paid time off plan including 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave that roll over each year, and vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year which increases with service.
No-cost physical therapy
Employee & Family Health clinic
Buncombe County University internal training program
Free preventive screenings for employees and family members on the health insurance plan
Employee Assistance Program
Financial resources
Lunch and learn series
Financial Fridays – Learn about everything from best practices for car buying to debt management
Employee Spotlights
Annual employee service awards
Lake Julian Festival of Lights employee appreciation night
Up to eight weeks of paid parental and family care leave
16 hours of Community Service Leave
2 annual PTO days with the opportunity to earn two additional days by joining our voluntary wellness program