Landfill Equipment Operator II

Prince George's County Government • Upper Marlboro, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Landfill Equipment Operator II (Equipment Operator 2A), grade A15 position, in the Sustainable Waste Management Division. The incumbent operates light- to heavy-duty construction equipment used in landfill operations, with demonstrated proficiency and proven skill in the safe and efficient operation of dozers, excavators, and off-road dump trucks. The position requires a high level of equipment operating expertise, sound judgment, precision, and constant attention to safety while performing landfill construction, material handling, excavation, grading, hauling, and related activities. Work is performed under general supervision, with periodic inspection to ensure efficient equipment operation, quality of work, and strict adherence to established safety requirements. This position is designated “essential” in accordance with DOE Instruction 110.4.

Requirements

• One year as an Equipment Operator I or completion of a standard grade school course.
• Two (2) years of experience operating light to heavy power equipment.
• A valid Class A, Class B, or equivalent commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory endorsements is required upon appointment in order to perform job-related duties and responsibilities.
• Candidate must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment/vehicles associated with this class of work.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to heavy duty construction/landfill equipment and/or bulk collection vehicles including, but not limited to track equipment (dozer, loader, and excavator), compactor, rubber tire loader, off-road dump truck, on-road dump truck, roll-off truck, and other equipment and/or vehicle as assigned.
• Consistently performs effective and efficient operation of assigned equipment to include mastery of equipment auxiliary attachments to ensure incoming waste and recyclables are managed in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies.
• Maintains all weather roads, repairs leachate seeps, stormwater channels, sedimentation ponds, loads equipment/vehicles.
• Reports unsafe and/or mechanical condition(s) to crew supervisor immediately upon completion of pre-post trip inspection and/or immediately upon observation while in the operation of assigned equipment and/or vehicle.
• Blows out radiator of assigned equipment and/or vehicle in accordance with procedures, maintain cab environment free of trash and debris, ensure all glass is clean and with clear vision in all directions, engine compartment and belly pan is free of trash and other fire causing debris daily.
• Cleans and/or assists with removal of debris, mud, soil, and other materials from assigned equipment and/or vehicle on a daily basis, i.e., track equipment (clean tracks), rubber tire loader, backhoe, grader, compactor, off-road dump truck, collection vehicle, land/lawn maintenance equipment, transportation vehicle, roll-off truck, etc.
• Assists garage supervisor or designee with preventive maintenance and repairs when requested to do so.
• Uses proper procedures for climbing onto and dismounting from equipment, lifting, bending, etc.
• Successfully completes annual safety training and/or examinations in accordance with MOSHA/OSHA safety requirements.
• Adheres to applicable safety precautions when operating equipment near utility lines, cables, trees, or other known obstacles, either overhead or underground, in order to avoid personal injury or equipment damage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for safe operation of assigned laborer(s) and reports unsafe practices and/or conditions to crew supervisor immediately. This includes ensuring laborers and any other employee(s) on the job site are wearing appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED