SW Heavy Equipment Operator

Wilson County Government•2400 Hwy 42 E. Wilson, NC

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson County Solid Waste Services is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to perform skilled work operating and maintaining equipment at the County Landfill. Duties include operating heavy equipment, maintaining and repairing equipment, monitoring waste and recycling, assisting members of the public, and performing related work. The position works under the limited supervision of the Landfill Supervisor. This is a full-time position. Salary depends on required certifications and experience. A 2.5% salary increase is provided after completion of NC SWANA Landfill Specialist training. Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including motor vehicle records. Applicants must complete a Wilson County application; a resume may be attached but does not replace the application. Work history should be fully documented because experience affects qualification and salary determinations.

Requirements

Ability to read and write.
Considerable experience operating heavy equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Possess or be able to obtain forklift training and certification within six months of employment.
Complete NC SWANA Landfill Specialist training within one year of employment.
Knowledge of standard practices, tools, materials, and equipment used to repair and maintain gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine operating principles and standard mechanical components of trucks and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in equipment repair and shop operations.
Working knowledge of electrical systems of trucks and heavy equipment.
Skill in using and caring for tools, equipment, and materials used to maintain and repair trucks and heavy equipment.
Ability to diagnose common defects in automotive, construction, and related equipment and repair them with reasonable proficiency.
Ability to use independent judgment and initiative to detect malfunctions and solve mechanical problems.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively using mechanical terminology.
Ability to perform manual labor associated with major mechanical repair work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including trucks, tractors, compactors, tire machines, arc welders, oxy-acetylene torches, mechanic's tools, and pressure washers, and to operate motor vehicles.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 25 pounds constantly to move objects; maintain balance while bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching, or stretching; and perform the physical requirements of Medium Work.
Ability to read manuals and records, prepare maintenance records and forms in prescribed formats, perform basic mathematical operations, inspect items for dimensions and shape, coordinate hands and eyes when using equipment and tools, handle mechanical equipment, distinguish colors and shades, communicate by speaking and hearing, and communicate via telephone.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including motor vehicle records.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment and vehicles used in landfill waste disposal, including front-end loaders, excavators, forklifts, bulldozers, skid steers, and compactors.
Observe waste being dumped to verify acceptable materials and separate hazardous or banned materials.
Explain proper landfill access and use to the public.
Monitor the placement of recyclables and electronics, unload them, remove contaminants from recycling containers, and sort and load recyclable materials into shipping containers.
Compact and cover refuse in the construction and demolition area.
Load mulch for customers in the yard waste area.
Check and maintain level grade; fertilize and seed hills and slopes; and mow and maintain landfill acreage.
Perform preventive maintenance, general repairs, and adjustments to heavy equipment; inspect equipment; and assist the mechanic.
Perform other related work as required.