Heavy Equipment Operator

Wall Recycling • Apex, NC

6d • $0 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates heavy equipment in support of daily operations at the Rockingham Landfill. The role performs waste placement and compaction, grading, cover application, road and site maintenance, and other landfill duties while maintaining safety, environmental compliance, equipment care, and operational efficiency. The operator must follow facility permits, operating procedures, and company policies and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• At least three years of heavy equipment operating experience in landfill operations, heavy construction, mining, quarry operations, waste management, or a similar heavy industrial environment is preferred.
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate multiple types of heavy equipment in a production environment.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established operating procedures.
• Ability to recognize and report equipment, operational, safety, and environmental concerns.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dust, mud, and other changing weather and site conditions.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work and operate heavy equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to complete equipment inspections and basic operational documentation accurately.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, landfill compactors, or similar heavy equipment.
• Landfill experience, including waste placement, compaction, grading, cover application, and working-face operations.
• Basic computer or mobile-device skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate landfill compactors, dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, motor graders, skid steers, and other assigned equipment.
• Place, spread, and compact waste according to landfill operating procedures, maintaining appropriate lift thickness and compaction practices.
• Help maintain a controlled, properly sized working face.
• Apply and maintain daily and intermediate cover materials as directed.
• Grade and maintain haul roads, working areas, slopes, drainage areas, and other landfill areas.
• Maintain safe and efficient traffic flow around the working face and equipment operating areas.
• Follow waste acceptance procedures and promptly report suspected prohibited or unacceptable materials.
• Assist with litter control, housekeeping, and general site cleanup.
• Support stormwater, erosion and sediment control, drainage, and other environmental compliance activities as directed.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and complete required documentation accurately.
• Monitor equipment condition and promptly report mechanical problems, damage, leaks, or maintenance needs.
• Clean equipment and perform basic operator maintenance as required; follow preventive maintenance requirements and help prevent unnecessary equipment damage or wear.
• Follow PPE requirements, traffic-control procedures, safe operating practices, and company safety policies.
• Participate in daily crew meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and required training.
• Promptly report safety hazards, environmental concerns, spills, incidents, equipment issues, and unusual site conditions to the Landfill Operations Manager or Supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining stockpiles, cover material, drainage structures, access roads, and other operational areas.
• Support contractors and other site activities as directed by management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional work area.
• Follow the facility's Permit to Operate, Operations Plan, Site Operating Plans, environmental permits, SOPs, and company policies as applicable to assigned duties.
• Perform general labor and other landfill duties when equipment operation is not required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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