Landfill Equipment Operator

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role involving the operation of heavy construction equipment for landfill activities and maintenance projects. This position requires a commitment to safety and efficiency while maneuvering complex machinery like loaders, excavators, and bulldozers. You'll be responsible for setting gradients, loading materials, and ensuring proper equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to community projects while working in a dynamic environment that values safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for landfill and construction projects.
• Perform light maintenance and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Maintenance Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Track Loader

Motor Grader

Excavator

Bulldozer

Compactor

Job description

Grade: 11 Salary Range: $19.52 - $31.43/hour depending on experience FLSA: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to County landfill activities; equipment is driven and operated on-site; maneuvers in and around crew workers, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all safety guidelines; and monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.

Operates a track or rubber-tired loader with large volume and weight capacities to load materials into trucks or move them over short distances; positions equipment and controls height, angle, and position of scoop for optimum delivery of payload; and controls amount and weight of materials being lifted to avoid exceeding equipment capacity. Operates and maintains diesel powered E-Z-Pack hydraulic unloading mechanisms.

Operates motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients for large construction and maintenance projects such as roads, landscaping, embankments, and other projects requiring exacting specifications related to slope, angle, and pitch; determines appropriate settings and adjusts blades for height, angle, and pitch to achieve desired outcome; and maneuvers equipment and operates mechanisms to skillfully set gradient, smooth surfaces, and spread materials.

Operates grappler, bulldozer, scraper, compactor, and off road trucks to move earth, gravel, sand, and other materials for large construction and maintenance projects and landfill operations; and operates mechanisms to establish rough grades or to smooth and compact surfaces in preparation for pavement, construction, or other work.

Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.

Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects.

Utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions or unsafe conditions; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; and reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; and communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED preferred; two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.