Heavy Equipment Operator

Robeson County; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeson County is seeking an employee to operate heavy equipment at the county landfill, spreading, packing and covering refuse and debris under general supervision.

You will perform minor preventive maintenance and report to the Landfill Crew Leader, with a requirement for a valid NC driver’s license and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 2 years training/experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required upon hire.
• Background checks, drug testing and MVR checks required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavator, articulated dump trucks, bulldozer, rubber tire loader, backhoe, landfill compactor and motor grader to spread, pack, and cover refuse and debris.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Report to the Landfill Crew Leader.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma

2 years training and experience in heavy equipment operation

Job description

Example of Duties:

• Under general supervision, performs skilled work at the County's landfill.
• Work involves the operation of various pieces of heavy equipment, including but not limited to: excavator, articulated dump trucks, bulldozer, rubber tire loader, backhoe, landfill compactor and motor grader, to spread, pack, and cover refuse and debris.
• Also performs minor preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Reports to the Landfill Crew Leader.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma; 2 years training and experience in the operation of heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required upon hire and duration of employment. Out of state driver's license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.
• Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Records driver license check, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. A criminal background check must be completed by the County of Robeson for potential applicants.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Robeson County Local Government considers applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.