Equipment Operator II - CDL - Landfill

Shelby County; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County in Alabama seeks an Equipment Operator II in the Environmental Services Department to operate tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, dump trucks and garbage trucks for county facilities and grounds maintenance.

The role requires a Class B CDL, with Class A within one year, and experience operating multiple heavy equipment types. Duties include routine maintenance and safe, efficient work outdoors.

Qualifications

• One year of on-the-job experience operating multiple heavy equipment types.
• Working knowledge of various heavy equipment types.
• Class B CDL required; Class A CDL within one year of hire.
• Preferred: Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment.
• Operates light and heavy trucks.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment per manufacturer or supervisor guidance.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Truck operation

Safety compliance

Education

Class B CDL

Class A CDL within 1 year

Tools

Tractor

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Skid steer

Excavator

Dump truck

Garbage 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.