Equipment Operator - Solid Waste

Maconedc; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government organization as an Equipment Operator focused on waste management. In this full-time role, you will operate and maintain heavy machinery, ensuring prompt and safe waste collection and processing. Applicants should be equipped with a high school diploma and prove their competency in handling motorized equipment.

Qualifications

• Moderate experience in the operation of light to heavy motorized equipment.
• Ability to maintain equipment through preventative maintenance and general repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate refuse and recycling processing equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the operational area.
• Prepare and maintain various reports as needed.

Skills

Mechanical failure detection

Effective communication

Operating light to heavy equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled work operating refuse and recycling processing, collection, transport equipment and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the site Crew Leader or Supervisor.

• POSITION:** Equipment Operator
• DEPARTMENT:** Solid Waste
• Grade:** 25
• Starting Salary:** $37,410.62
• Position Number:** 471215
• Posted:** June 10, 2025
  
  

**Closing: Until Filled**

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled work operating refuse and recycling processing, collection, transport equipment and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the site Crew Leader or Supervisor.

**Qualification Requirements**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Essential Functions**

• Operates light to heavy construction and transport equipment in the management of landfill and recycling operations
• Transport recyclable materials and containers to landfill or other disposal locations.
• Maintains equipment by performing preventative maintenance and general repairs.
• Regularly washes equipment to prevent issues that could lead to equipment malfunction or fire.
• Daily maintains the appearance of the facility operational and surrounding area.
• Picks up windblown litter and returns it to proper disposal area.
• Prepares and maintains various reports. Performs other functions as needed at the Landfill and Material Recovery Facility.
  
  

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

General knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment; generalknowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation. Must haveability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to detect signs ofmechanical failure of the automotive and packing equipment; ability to read and write;ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates andgeneral public. This work requires the frequent exertion of 25 pounds and sometimes upMacon County Job Posting Request to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms. Frequently requires climbing or balancing, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions of standing, walking,stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Work requires distance vision, ability toadjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision. Ability for vocal communication isrequired. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data. Work frequently requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Work is generally performed in a loud noise location.

**Education and Experience**

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Moderate experience in the operation of light to heavy motorized equipment
  
  

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**

• Valid driver's license
• Must receive a NCSWANA Transfer Station Certification within a few months of hire
  
  

How To Apply

• Applicants must register with NCWorks at
  
  

**www.ncworks.gov**

• Please submit a PD-107 application, found online at
  
  

www.maconnc.org

• **Applications must include ALLvalid contact information.**No applications are accepted at Macon County Human Resources
• **Completed Applications may be submitted in person to**Macon County NCWorksCareer Center, 23 Macon Ave., Franklin, NC 28734
  
  

Or E-mailed To

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***MACON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ADA EMPLOYER***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Relations

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