Landfill Equipment Operator
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The Equipment Operator position is responsible for transferring, spreading and loading MSW, Clean Wood, C and D waste, and Single Sort Recyclables to ensure materials are transported and disposed of in an appropriate manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Transfer, spread, cover, load and/or compact solid waste or soil while operating excavators, loaders, landfill compactors, backhoes, tractors and skid steers as well as off-road trucks Process materials for recycling while operating grinders and screeners Perform pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment and vehicles Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles Maintain various records and/or logs Wash, lubricate and fuel equipment and vehicles Pick materials from incoming loads Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing and dust control Perform building and other stationary equipment maintenance
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Pevious experience with heavy equipment
- May be required to obtain Landfill Certification
Responsibilities
- Transfer, spread, cover, load and/or compact solid waste or soil while operating excavators, loaders, landfill compactors, backhoes, tractors and skid steers as well as off-road trucks
- Process materials for recycling while operating grinders and screeners
- Perform pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment and vehicles
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles
- Maintain various records and/or logs
- Wash, lubricate and fuel equipment and vehicles
- Pick materials from incoming loads
- Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing and dust control
- Perform building and other stationary equipment maintenance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
