Landfill Equipment Operator

Waste Pro; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Landfill Equipment Operator to manage waste operations efficiently and safely. In this role, you will operate heavy equipment, ensuring proper waste placement and adherence to disposal policies. The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy machinery and a commitment to safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in diverse environmental conditions while contributing to sustainable waste management practices. If you have a passion for operating heavy equipment and want to make a difference in your community, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspecting and managing incoming waste on site.
• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Refuse Disposal Knowledge

Record Keeping

Oral and Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-End Loader

Job description

Waste Pro State Location

Waste Pro of Georgia

Site Location: Cherokee_Ball Ground-BALL

Summary:

Experience preferred, but not required. The Landfill Equipment Operator is responsible for the inspection of incoming waste and the placement and management of that waste on the site as well as moving and spreading waste and earth. The efficient and safe operation of the site.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Able to operate a front-end loader and other heavy equipment.
2. Understand refuse disposal policies, procedures, guidelines and practices.
3. Ability to manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
4. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to maintain written records.
6. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
7. See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
8. Exhibit normal range of body motion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.
2. 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
3. 24 hour Landfill Operators License preferred.
4. High school Diploma or GED preferred.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
2. Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
3. Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

CDL Required: No CDL Required

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to perform pushing, pulling, bending, lifting of up to 75 pounds throughout the shift with or without reasonable accommodations. As well as climb into and out of a truck repeatedly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Waste Pro supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Waste Pro does not discriminate against individuals based on race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.