Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Lake County Department of Utilities•Painesville, OH

3d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Solid Waste Equipment Operator operates, monitors and maintains a variety of equipment, buildings, and systems which support the operation of the landfill. Essential Job Functions: Performs the daily operation of the Solid Waste Facility, including the operation of landfill gas and leachate collection systems, operation of light and heavy equipment. Operates surveying equipment to maintain grades and elevations. Documents and reports inspection, cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Record keeping for all facility operations, including regulatory compliance data, maintenance logs, inspection forms, mileage/hour records, etc. Operational duties including housekeeping, modifications and maintenance of the inactive areas of the landfill. Performs operation control test and inspects materials entering the Solid Waste Facility. Performs weighmaster duties at truck scale.

Requirements

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED.
A valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record and a drug screening are required.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment or equivalent is preferred.
Applicants should have experience with equipment operations, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials and the general public.
Proficient experience with the use of computer hardware, software and office equipment is preferred.
This position will include physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
This position may require emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Performs the daily operation of the Solid Waste Facility, including the operation of landfill gas and leachate collection systems, operation of light and heavy equipment.
Operates surveying equipment to maintain grades and elevations.
Documents and reports inspection, cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
Record keeping for all facility operations, including regulatory compliance data, maintenance logs, inspection forms, mileage/hour records, etc.
Operational duties including housekeeping, modifications and maintenance of the inactive areas of the landfill.
Performs operation control test and inspects materials entering the Solid Waste Facility.
Performs weighmaster duties at truck scale.