Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Recycling & Solid Waste Department of New Hanover County is currently seeking a Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator Zone 2 to join their team. This role involves operating heavy equipment and/or roll-off trucks, directing traffic, interacting with customers regarding landfill policies, and moving materials to appropriate locations. The position also includes maintaining landfill roads, clearing debris, and performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on tools and equipment. The department manages an advanced integrated solid waste disposal system, including recycling, household hazardous waste, a landfill, and yard waste composting, aiming to minimize land resource consumption and environmental risks. New Hanover County values professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship, and accountability, and is committed to a diverse workforce and providing growth opportunities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and one year of related equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Experience in the operation of landfill bulldozers, landfill compactors, excavators, articulated dump trucks, tractors, bush-hogs, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
- Ability to operate a stick shift truck.
- Experience in the operation of a roll off truck or tandem dump truck.
- Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
- Valid CDL Driver's License with straight drive designation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous landfill experience or farming background is preferred.
- Experience as an extensive loader and roll-off truck driving experience.
- Good organizational skills and be a self-starter with a positive attitude.
- Farming experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy equipment and/or roll-off trucks.
- Directs the flow of traffic, interacts with customers to ensure understanding of landfill policies, procedures, and materials drop-off requirements.
- Moves materials to appropriate locations.
- Moves sand, mulch, and ash into place over trash.
- Maintains Landfill roads, clears debris and fills in with gravel as needed.
- Uses GPS as reference to further ensure lifts are made as even as possible and roads are placed in the correct spot, according to the GPS design.
- Clean sites and remove debris.
- Perform complex, regular preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs on tools and equipment requiring welding parts, fabrication and equipment mechanical knowledge and skills.
- Provide continuous customer service.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Perform work during emergency/disaster situations.
Benefits
- Employer paid 401k contributions
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system
- Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position
- Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
