Equipment Operator Heavy - Solid Waste

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled tradesperson to operate heavy equipment in solid waste management. This role involves the operation of machinery to compact and cover waste, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in a landfill environment. You'll perform pre-trip inspections and maintenance, contributing to the efficiency of waste disposal operations. Join a dedicated team and make a positive impact on your community through essential waste management services!

Qualifications

• Moderate experience with heavy equipment in landfill environments.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for solid waste management.
• Perform inspections and maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Maintenance Skills

Waste Screening

Arithmetic Computations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Performs intermediate skilled trades work operating heavy equipment required to dispose of solid waste, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Senior Crew Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to place, compact, and cover solid waste.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and general maintenance on equipment.
• Performs waste screening and inspections.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with heavy equipment in a landfill environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws; thorough knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment; skill in operation of assigned equipment; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately