Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Metro Waste Authority; Mitchellville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Waste Authority is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to keep facilities running efficiently using bulldozers, loaders, graders and compactors. You will perform daily inspections, lubricate equipment, and ensure safe operation while reading plans and using GPS for precise landfill placement.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and familiarity with PPE and safety procedures. Occasional travel to support other MWAs facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2–4 years’ experience operating bulldozers, front-end loaders or compactors.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of equipment and communicates observations, repairs, and recommendations.
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all equipment, outlined above.
• Reads plans, maps and uses experience to place waste in the landfill.
• Lubricates, maintains, and makes minor mechanical repairs of related equipment.
• Performs periodic walk-around inspections of equipment to identify broken parts, leaks, or other potential malfunctions, checks engine fluids.
• Maintains and uses all safety and protective devices on all equipment and tools and personal safety equipment provided; knows and practices safe working procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Tools

GPS grading systems

Job description

Metro Waste Authority is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to keep facilities running efficiently using bulldozers, loaders, graders and compactors. You will perform daily inspections, lubricate equipment, and ensure safe operation while reading plans and using GPS for precise landfill placement.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and familiarity with PPE and safety procedures. Occasional travel to support other MWAs facilities may be required.