Solid Waste Equipment Operator II POS# 124000111 & 124000109

Cumberland County • 698 Ann Street Fayetteville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cumberland County Solid Waste Management and play an essential role in protecting the environment while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient services for the community. The department provides environmentally responsible disposal and recycling services for solid waste materials generated throughout Cumberland County. Operations include Transportation, Container Sites, the Ann Street Landfill, the Construction and Demolition Landfill, Household Hazardous Waste and Planning, Maintenance, Recycling, White Goods, the Wilkes Road Treatment and Processing Facility, and Scale House operations. Under limited supervision, this position independently performs advanced work operating complex heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities include clearing and preparing sites, moving earth, and spreading and compacting solid waste and other materials within designated areas. The ideal candidate is a skilled, safety-focused equipment operator who takes pride in maintaining dependable equipment and supporting responsible waste-management operations. Work is performed in accordance with applicable safety standards, environmental regulations, departmental procedures, and operational requirements to promote site safety, regulatory compliance, and equipment readiness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience involving the operation of heavy equipment in a landfill or construction setting; or an equivalent combination of education experience.
• Must meet industrial physical examinations such as sight, hearing, cardiovascular, pulmonary, chest x-rays, blood pressure, blood sugar and lead levels; chemistry profiles such as cholesterol and liver functioning, etc., prior to employment.
• Knowledge of the operating principles, procedures, and proper use of heavy construction equipment and stationary landfill equipment
• Knowledge of landfill operating methods, including grading, drainage, compaction, covering, and solid waste disposal procedures
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and departmental requirements governing solid waste disposal and landfill operations
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety regulations, and required precautions associated with landfill work and heavy-equipment operation
• Knowledge of Cumberland County’s geography, roadways, and roadside container-site locations
• Skill in safely and efficiently operating assigned heavy construction and landfill equipment in accordance with established standards, manufacturer guidance, and departmental procedures
• Skill in developing proficiency in the operation of unfamiliar or newly assigned heavy equipment
• Skill in cleaning, inspecting, and assisting with routine maintenance and minor repairs of heavy equipment and related machinery
• Ability to identify and promptly report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and operational concerns
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, safety procedures, work assignments, and established operational standards
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and professionalism when interacting with coworkers and members of the public
• Ability to safely perform the physical labor and essential job functions required of the position
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, other departments, regulatory agencies, and the public
• Ability to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle as required to perform assigned duties

Nice To Haves

• Must obtain Landfill Operations Specialist certification within one year of employment (subject to Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) scheduling).

Responsibilities

• Operates complex and specialized heavy equipment used in the safe and efficient disposal, compaction, and covering of solid waste and other materials
• Trains in and develops proficiency in operating one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in landfill operations
• Operates an off-road dump truck to transport soil for covering solid waste and gravel for road construction and maintenance
• Operates a compactor to spread and compact solid waste within designated landfill areas
• Operates a foam-application machine to properly cover exposed waste at the end of the workday
• Operates a bulldozer to spread solid waste, soil, and other cover materials
• Operates a track hoe to excavate and load soil used for landfill cover
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and assesses work areas to identify unsafe conditions, operational concerns, or equipment-related issues
• Takes appropriate action within assigned authority to address safety or operational concerns and promptly reports unresolved hazards
• Cleans assigned equipment and performs routine preventive maintenance to support safe operation and equipment readiness
• Accurately completes and maintains daily records of equipment inspections, usage, maintenance, and related activities
• Provides job-related training, guidance, and operational support to coworkers, as assigned
• Assists with ensuring landfill activities comply with established policies, procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards
• Identifies and reports suspected violations of applicable solid waste ordinances in accordance with departmental procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support safe, compliant, and efficient landfill operations

Benefits

• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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