Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

• Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash.
• Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables.
• Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required.
• Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills.
• Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely.
• Be aware of emergency contacts and procedures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Landfill supervisor.
• Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have five (5) years’ experience working in a MSW landfill.
• The ability to handle the day-to-day operations of the landfill and able to manage site when supervisor is offsite.
• Provide outstanding customer service to the public, county inspectors, and staff.
• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions pertaining to assigned vehicles.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Understand and interpret site plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years’ experience as a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator in a MSW landfill.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.
• Obtain 40 hours of HazWopper training, First Aid, and CPR within six (6) months of employment

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Physical:

• Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.

• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.

• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.

Environmental:

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.

• Works outside only.

Salary: $35.12 Hourly (Includes Prevailing Wage, which is the combination of the basic hourly wage and the value of fringe benefits)

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment