Heavy Equipment Operator

Wall Recycling • Asheboro, NC

8d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Waste Solutions is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator / Backup Scale House Operator to support daily operations at its Asheboro Landfill. The position primarily operates heavy equipment for landfill operations, including waste placement and compaction, grading, cover application, road maintenance, and general site work. It also provides backup scale house coverage during breaks, absences, and other assigned periods. This is primarily an outdoor equipment-operating position, and the employee must be willing and able to perform equipment operation, general labor, and backup scale house duties as needed.

Requirements

• At least one year of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience operating dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, landfill compactors, or similar equipment.
• Ability to safely operate multiple types of equipment within the limits of training and authorization.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to learn scale software and use Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, manage competing tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable attendance, strong follow-through, and commitment to safety, teamwork, equipment care, and quality work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to perform equipment operation, general labor, and backup scale house duties as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in landfill operations, heavy construction, mining, quarry operations, waste management, or a similar environment.
• Landfill experience involving waste placement, compaction, grading, cover application, and working-face operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate authorized heavy equipment, including landfill compactors, bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, motor graders, skid steers, forklifts, and grapple cranes.
• Place, spread, and compact waste according to operating procedures and maintain appropriate lift thickness and compaction.
• Help maintain a controlled working face and safe traffic flow in operating areas.
• Grade and maintain haul roads, work areas, slopes, stockpiles, drainage areas, and access roads.
• Support stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and other environmental compliance activities.
• Perform litter control, housekeeping, general labor, and site cleanup when equipment operation is not required.
• Conduct and document pre-operation and post-operation equipment inspections; report mechanical problems, damage, leaks, and maintenance needs.
• Clean equipment and perform basic operator maintenance, including cleaning tracks or wheels as needed; keep operating areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Operate truck scales and computer systems to record weights, material types, customer information, and transactions accurately.
• Identify and classify incoming materials for billing and compliance with waste acceptance procedures; accept or reject loads within assigned authority and refer questionable or prohibited materials to management.
• Notify operations personnel about special loads requiring review, documentation, or handling, and direct customers and drivers to the appropriate areas.
• Collect payments, issue receipts, balance daily cash and transactions, secure funds according to company procedures, and maintain accurate scale tickets and records.
• Prepare scale house tickets and related records for submission to the corporate office.
• Follow the facility Permit to Operate, Operations Plan, environmental permits, standard operating procedures, company policies, PPE requirements, traffic-control procedures, and safe operating practices applicable to assigned duties.
• Report safety hazards, suspected prohibited materials, environmental concerns, spills, incidents, and unusual site conditions to the Operations Manager or Supervisor immediately.
• Participate in crew meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and required training.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, drivers, and management; perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing environmental services company.
• Safety-focused work environment emphasizing employee development and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed