Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

City of Kingsville; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kingsville is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the landfill, under the supervision of the Landfill Supervisor and Foreman, to place, compact, and cover solid waste with heavy machinery.

You will operate a range of equipment, perform routine maintenance, and may work extended hours and Saturdays as needed to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and landfill machinery.
• Ability to keep written records.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment used at the landfill (e.g., compactors, bulldozers, graders, excavators, loaders).
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• May be required to work extended hours and Saturdays.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Record keeping

Communication

Relationship building

Education

CDL or ability to obtain within 3 months

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports to: Landfill Foreman

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Definition: Under the general direction of the Landfill Supervisor and direct supervision of the Landfill Foreman, responsible for the placement, compacting and covering of solid waste at the landfill utilizing heavy equipment. Performs other duties as required for the daily operation of the division.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Operates all applicable heavy equipment to including, but not limited to, landfill compactors, bulldozer, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, backhoes, loaders, etc.
2. Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
3. May be required to work extended hours and Saturdays

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Any other duty as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of mechanical operation of heavy equipment, proper care and knowledge of skillfully and safely using the equipment.
• Ability to keep written records.
• Ability to communication orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within three (3) months
• Two (2) years heavy equipment operator experience

Acceptable Equivalency

Any combination of experience, education and skills necessary for the performance of duties

Conditions of Employment

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Possession of Valid Driver’s License
• Satisfactory Driving Record
• Proof of Citizenship and /or eligibility to work in the U.S. legally
• Physical Examination
• Drug Screen
• Background investigation
• City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, and/or immediately after an emergency in accordance with the City of Kingsville Emergency Services Policy No. 881 effective August 28, 2006.

• City employees are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push, pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and /or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust, fumes, noise, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.