Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

Aiken County (SC); Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiken County (SC) is seeking a motivated individual to operate and maintain equipment used in the county landfills. Under supervision, you will handle heavy and light machinery to move refuse, cover areas with dirt, grade slopes, and maintain drainage ditches and access roads.

The role also includes giving guidance to junior operators, performing routine vehicle maintenance, and ensuring compliance with county policies, safety standards, and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience in public works maintenance or heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to operate a range of landfill equipment.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment for landfill maintenance and operations.
• Distributes and compacts refuse; covers areas with dirt; grades slopes.
• Maintains drainage ditches and access roads at landfill sites.
• Performs light building maintenance at assigned facilities.
• Directs incoming waste to proper dump area; inspects waste acceptability.
• Provides training and leadership to lower-level operators, spotters, and gate attendants.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles and equipment; performs routine repairs as needed.
• Follows county policies, safety standards and regulations.
• Completes waste load check sheets, daily logs and fuel logs.
• Attends staff and safety meetings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public works experience

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bulldozers

Front-end Loaders

Backhoes

Skid Steers

Job description

Under supervision, operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and operation of County landfills. 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 bull dozers, 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.

Performs light building maintenance work at assigned facilities.

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; performs 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 procedure manuals, safety manual, equipment manuals, etc.

Attends staff and safety meetings.

Operates an 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.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Provides related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Level of Job-Related Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Amount of Job-Related Experience:

• One to two years of experience in public works maintenance operations and/or heavy equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.