Heavy Equipment Operator — Solid Waste (CDL A)

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave (21 days) but with 21

Sick leave (21 days)

Holidays (13; 14 in election year)

Free medical for your family

Retirement benefits after 10 years

Career opportunities on Kauai

Job summary

County of Kaua‘i is seeking a Solid Waste Worker II to operate and maintain a range of heavy equipment in the Division of Solid Waste Management. The role covers coverage in the absence of several lead operators and involves working with refuse collection vehicles, trains, and disposal operations on a civil service schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3.5 years of equipment operation experience, with validation through a performance exam.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3.5 years of equipment operation experience.
• Competency demonstrated by a performance examination.
• Possession of valid CDL Type A with endorsements as required by position.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain motorized medium-sized and heavy equipment.
• Haul waste and greenwaste using trucks and trailers.
• Load, unload, and dispose of solid waste at designated facilities.
• Supervise refuse collectors and coordinate route operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the division.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy machinery operation

Truck driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License Type A

Job description

County of Kaua‘i is seeking a Solid Waste Worker II to operate and maintain a range of heavy equipment in the Division of Solid Waste Management. The role covers coverage in the absence of several lead operators and involves working with refuse collection vehicles, trains, and disposal operations on a civil service schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3.5 years of equipment operation experience, with validation through a performance exam.