Lead Equipment Operator - Solid Waste

Wicomico County; Salisbury (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wicomico County seeks a Lead Equipment Operator to manage and operate a range of heavy equipment for dredge sites, borrow areas, and landfills. The role supports solid waste maintenance and may supervise crews as needed.

Requirements include a Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement, DOT physical, safety certifications, and the ability to pass drug screening and background checks. The position is on-site and critical to public works operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus experience in landfill/recycling operations is required.
• Multiple certifications and licenses are listed as needed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty equipment for dredge sites, borrow areas, landfills, and related solid waste duties.
• Temporary supervisory duties over work crews may be assigned as needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Air Brake Endorsement

DOT Physical Card

Safety Training

Homeland Security Certs

Herbicide Certification

HAZMAT Certification

Confined Space Entry

Forklift Certification

CPR & First Aid

Fire Extinguisher

On-call 24/7

Drug & Background Check

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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The Lead Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy duty equipment and specialized equipment used in the maintenance and/or construction of dredge sites, borrow areas, and landfills as well as other solid waste maintenance or land fill duties. This position may also be given temporary supervisory assignments over work crews.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• 5 Years experience in landfill and recycling operations


• Valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement


• Valid DOT Physical Card


• Ability to comprehend safety training


• Homeland Security Certifications


• Herbicide Spraying Certification


• HAZMAT Certification


• Confined Space Entry Certification


• Forklift Certification


• CPR & First Aid Certification


• Fire Extinguisher Certification


• Willingness to be on call 24/7 for emergency situations


• and Ability to pass drug screening and background check.