Heavy Equipment Operator

Payette County; Payette (ID); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Payette County in Idaho is seeking a landfill operator for Clay Peak Landfill. Starting pay is $23.70 per hour with benefits, and the position may include some Saturdays. The role requires operating multiple heavy machines, maintaining safety checks, and fueling equipment as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, be HazMat knowledgeable, and participate in safety and team meetings. Apply online or in person at the Clay Peak Landfill location.

Qualifications

• Must have Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• HazMat knowledge required.
• Ability to perform safety checks and daily maintenance.
• Capable of heavy manual labor and operating multiple machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage equipment (D6, 826, 312, 320, compactor, etc.)
• Perform safety walkarounds and complete maintenance forms
• Fuel equipment and keep clean within and outside machinery
• Attend safety and employee meetings; work some Saturdays

Skills

Equipment operation

HazMat knowledge

Safety awareness

DOT testing compliance

Education

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Job description

Raul Pena

JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

PAYETTE COUNTY

Clay Peak Landfill

Starting pay: $23.70 per hour Plus Benefits

Open until filled

Job duties are to include, but not limited to:

Must be able to operate and run skillfully, safely, and knowledgeably the following equipment: D6, 826, 312, 320, compactor, rubber-tired scraper, front loader, grader, water truck, sander and any equipment deemed necessary to do required job. Need to be able to identify maintenance needs, perform safety walk around, and complete appropriate forms for maintenance. Need to fuel equipment as needed and at end of shift. Need to keep equipment clean inside and out.

Need to participate in safety meetings and employee meetings. Need to be HazMat knowledgeable. Must have Class A CDL with tanker endorsement. Required to work in adverse weather conditions, including summer and winter conditions. The job will require working some Saturdays.

Be able to follow both written and oral instructions. Must work well with the public and co-workers. Will be required to perform a variety of manual labor duties including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, snow removal, fence repair, weed control, septage and grease trap monitoring, road maintenance, pulling tires from loads, picking up papers and various debris, and all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Must be able to maintain a professional attitude towards the public even under adverse situations.

Must be willing and able to pass DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Rotating shift with some Saturdays

Apply online on indeed, pick up application in person at Clay Peak Landfill or email resume to