Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for daily compaction and cover of waste within the County Landfill. This position will be a team member within the Landfill department playing an important role by ensuring that safety is a priority and regulations are being followed. Within this role the candidate will be expected to be dependable and a team player working to accomplish daily goals in a productive manner. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- At least 1 year of heavy equipment operating experience required.
- Must have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree or further education preferred.
- Experience in heavy equipment operating within a landfill setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operates any or all core equipment to push, compact, grade, load or haul waste or dirt to achieve appropriate grading and compaction in the landfill. Core equipment includes bulldozers, compactors, excavators, articulated trucks, loaders and graders.
- Performs daily equipment inspections in accordance with landfill procedures ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.
- Inspects contents of waste being disposed to determine compliance with the County’s recycling ban and to ensure the exclusion of hazardous waste or other prohibited items from the landfill.
- Advises and educates users of the landfill to state, federal and local recycling and disposal rules, regulations and procedures.
- Enforces rules, regulations and procedures relating to the landfill for all landfill users.
- Performs the daily cover of the MSW working face so that trash is not left exposed.
- Operates water truck as needed for dust control purposes
- Performs spotter duties for traffic control and safety at the landfill
- Performs daily ground keeping duties around the landfill site and roadways to include picking up wind-blown refuse and maintaining vehicular access to all disposal and processing areas
- Performs housekeeping duties in the Maintenance building to include cleaning workstations, breakrooms, bathrooms and storage areas
- Performs other job related duties as trained and assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
