Heavy Equipment Operator II - Compost Facility

Spotsylvania County; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotsylvania County seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator for the Compost Facility within the Utilities/Public Works Department. Under general supervision, you will operate tractors, loaders, trommel screens, grinders, dump trucks and road tractors to produce and distribute Livingston's Blend Compost.

This essential role requires safety awareness, the ability to perform minor maintenance, and the capacity to work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Possession of a Virginia Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Fork Lift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as tractors, loaders, trommel screens, grinders, dump trucks to produce and distribute compost.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on trucks and equipment.
• Fuel and clean trucks and equipment.
• Mow grass, police the facility grounds, and remove debris.
• Transports equipment between sites as needed.
• Load compost orders and interact with customers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Maintenance basics

Oral/Written instructions

SCADA awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Virginia Class B CDL

Fork Lift Certification

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Spotsylvania County seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator for the Compost Facility within the Utilities/Public Works Department. Under general supervision, you will operate tractors, loaders, trommel screens, grinders, dump trucks and road tractors to produce and distribute Livingston's Blend Compost.

This essential role requires safety awareness, the ability to perform minor maintenance, and the capacity to work weekends as needed.