Equipment Operator I- SW

Aiken County (SC); Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiken County (SC) is seeking a heavy equipment operator to oversee landfill operations. This role requires experience in operating heavy machinery and leading crew members. You will be responsible for maintaining landfill sites, managing waste disposal, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in heavy equipment operations.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Experience leading and training lower-level operators valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for landfill maintenance.
• Provide leadership and training to crew members.
• Perform routine equipment repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Heavy machinery

Hand and power tools

Job description

Under occasional supervision, operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and operation of County landfills. Provides leadership of lower-level crew members. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Operator/Foreman.

Performs various tasks involved in the maintenance and operation of County landfills.

Operates a variety of heavy and light equipment, including bulldozers, pans, front-end loaders, back hoes, skid steers, etc., as needed for daily tasks.

Distributes and compacts various types of refuse; covers finished areas with dirt; grades slopes.

Maintains drainage ditches and access roads at landfill sites.

Directs incoming waste to proper dump area; inspects incoming waste for acceptability.

Provides training and leadership of lower-level equipment operators, spotters, and gate attendants.

Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, equipment and tools; preforms routine repairs as necessary.

Performs all duties in accordance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Completes waste load check sheets, daily section logs and fuel logs.

Refers to policy and procedures manuals, safety manual, equipment manuals etc.

Attends staff and safety meetings.

Operates and air compressor, air grease gun, fuel/oil pumps, telephone and two way radio; uses hand and power tools, maintenance supplies, and parts, safety gear.

Uses hand and power tools, safety gear maintenance supplies, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other County personnel, commercial haulers, and the general public.

Operates landfill scale computer to weigh incoming waste; assists truck drivers and citizens unload waste.

Removes trash and debris from site.

Opens/closes gates at appropriate times.

Orders and picks up supplies as needed.

Performs other duties.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Level of Job-Related Education:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Minimum Amount of Job-Related Experience:
Three to four years of experience in heavy equipment operations or an equivalent operations, or an equivalent combination of educations, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.