Equipment Operator II CDL - Landfill

Shelby County; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in an established county department where you'll operate a variety of heavy machinery to maintain and improve public facilities. This role requires hands-on experience and a commitment to safety as you navigate outdoor conditions and ensure the upkeep of essential infrastructure. Your expertise will contribute to the community's well-being, making this position both rewarding and impactful. If you have a passion for equipment operation and a desire to serve the public, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating various types of heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of safety and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for maintenance of county facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Routine Maintenance

Class B CDL

Class A CDL

Tools

Tractor

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Excavator

Garbage Truck

Skid Steer

Dump Truck

Job description

The Equipment Operator II is a position within the Environmental Services Department that involves the operation of the following; tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, skid steer, excavator, garbage truck and other land maintenance machinery in the performance of construction and maintenance of county facilities and grounds, rights-of-ways, roads, ditches, and other county properties and infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates equipment.
• Operates light and heavy trucks.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment as specified by the equipment manufacturer or as directed by the supervisor that includes but not limited to daily checks on engine oil, transmission fluid, filters and coolant fluid as well as other required maintenance.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Equipment operated to include but not limited to:

• Lawn, turf mowers, land and vegetation maintenance equipment, and brush cutters
• Small hand held equipment such as weed eater, edger, chain saw, pole saw, hedge trimmer and blower tractor
• Dump truck
• Garbage truck
• Rubber-tire loader or backhoe
• Mini-excavator
• Skid steer / bobcat loader
• Tractor with various attachments
• Excavator
• Bulldozer
• Backhoe

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of various types of heavy equipment.
• One year of on the job experience operating multiple types of equipment.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License at the time of hire or required to obtain their Class A CDL as a condition of continued employment within one year after hire.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is mostly performed outdoors and subject to extreme weather conditions, exposure to fumes from exhaust on equipment, exposure to high noise levels and characteristics typical of a solid waste landfill.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is generally heavy in nature involving sitting, standing, bending, carrying, walking, and lifting, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds. Exposure to extreme vibration during operation of equipment.EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION: As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.