Equipment Operator II (HEO)

Montgomery County; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for its Solid Waste Transfer Station. The role involves safely operating various heavy machinery, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a valid CDL and relevant experience in equipment operation. Join a dedicated team focused on efficient waste management in a high-traffic environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience in heavy equipment operation with valid CDL.
• Three years experience in heavy equipment operation and obtain CDL within probation.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment at Solid Waste Transfer Station.
• Conducts pre- and post-operation inspections and routine maintenance.
• Directs public customers and maintains safety protocols.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Full performance level in the daily operation of Solid Waste Transfer Station’s heavy equipment within a high traffic area. Under general supervision, controls the transferring, loading, and compacting of trash, recyclables, yard waste and other materials into semi-tractor trailers for transport to landfills in an efficient and safe manner.

Safely operates transfer station equipment (e.g. rubber tired front loaders, wheeled excavator, stationary excavator, skid steers/bobcat, roll-off truck, backhoe, street sweepers, snowplow, compactors, grinder) in high-traffic areas. Communicates with co-workers, customers, and contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations; directs inbound vehicles to dump their loads in proper location. Pushes trash into open top trailer, tamps and distributes load properly. Determines tonnage before and during loading of trailers and compacting to achieve an optimal payload and prevent trailer overloads. Continuously screens for hazardous and unacceptable materials in deposited trash and takes appropriate action. Adheres to safety rules and guidelines to protect self, co-workers, and the public.

Performs pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment and performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment, requests repairs and scheduled servicing of equipment as required, prepares associated documentation.

Maintains vehicle cleanliness. Informs, directs, monitors, and controls public customers and commercial haulers at transfer stations. Keeps supervisor and co-workers informed of all potential safety or operational problems concerning solid waste transfer process and possible solutions in a timely manner.

Performs general assistance to operations and maintenance personnel (e.g. such as cleaning debris out of loading tunnels and tunnel ramps; removing snow, and street cleaning; sweeping, collecting litter and removing trash; cleaning and oiling equipment.

(Performs Related Duties As Required)

Equivalent to high school diploma plus either minimum one (1) year of experience in the daily operation and routine maintenance of the indicated equipment with valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements and acceptable driving record OR three (3) years of experience in the daily operation and routine maintenance of the indicated heavy equipment and must obtain temporary CDL within probation and secure CDL license within 12 months of hire date; must pass Department of Transportation physical exam. (Other Evidence may be submitted).