Heavy Equipment Operator

About the Job:

The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations in a landfill setting. This is accomplished by using equipment such as backhoes, rollers, graders, and front-end loaders to complete construction projects; monitoring landfill gases; recovering refrigerants; and assisting with landfill operations.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs heavy equipment operation in order to maintain landfill by using equipment to push trash; maintaining the appropriate grade and compaction levels; hauling dirt; loading a truck with excavator; driving a truck to work site; combining trash and dirt in order to grade; and managing the site.
2. Assists with landfill operations by screening waste that may be hazardous; providing facility maintenance; excavating loads of metal for recycling; moving wood chips, recycled dirt, and concrete; maintaining stockpiles; pushing brush, wood, concrete, and dirt with a bulldozer.
3. Performs preventative maintenance by greasing equipment; cleaning filters; checking all fluids; inspecting undercarriage; tracking inspections; and cleaning tracks.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED with six months/one year of advanced study or training.
2. Over three years of heavy equipment experience. Experience working in a landfill preferred.
3. Valid North Carolina Drivers License (at time of hire).

Only applicants with experience in operating heavy equipment: bulldozer, front loader, and backhoe will be considered. Please be prepared to confirm work history and demonstrate knowledge of equipment during a field test.