Landfill Equipment Operator - Spanish Fort, AL

Davita Inc.; Spanish Fort (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Landfill Equipment Operator responsible for safely operating heavy equipment and managing onsite waste. This role requires experience and an attention to safety, ensuring effective waste disposal while meeting operational standards.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment safely.
• Manage waste placement and inspect incoming waste.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

24-hour Landfill Operators License

Job description

Landfill Equipment Operator

Location: Spanish Fort, Alabama, United States

Company: Waste Pro of Alabama

Summary

The Landfill Equipment Operator is responsible for inspecting incoming waste, managing waste placement on-site, and operating equipment safely and efficiently.

Essential Job Functions

1. Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment.
2. Understand refuse disposal policies, procedures, and guidelines.
3. Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
4. Follow oral and written instructions.
5. Maintain written records.
6. Hear within the normal audio range (with or without correction).
7. See within the normal visual range (with or without correction).
8. Exhibit normal body motion range.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license for the state of employment with a clean driving record.
• At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• 24-hour Landfill Operators License preferred.
• High school Diploma or GED preferred.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in company-sponsored training courses.
• Stay updated on current technology used by Waste Pro USA.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Ability to perform pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting up to 75 pounds throughout the shift, with or without accommodations. Ability to climb into and out of trucks repeatedly.

Work in various environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, weather variations, noise, vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust.

Additional Information

This job does not require a CDL.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.