Lead Landfill Equipment Operator, Acadiana

wasteprocareers; Carencro (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is seeking a Lead Landfill Operator to inspect incoming waste, direct placement and management on the site, and operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

The role requires a valid driver's license with a clean record and at least 2 years of heavy equipment operation experience; a 24-hour landfill license is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED. You will follow disposal policies, maintain records, and participate in required trainings.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• 24 hour Landfill Operators License preferred.
• High school Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming waste and manage waste placement on site.
• Operate front-end loader and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain written records and follow disposal policies.
• Participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned and stay updated on current technology used by Waste Pro USA.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Front-end loader operation

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WASTE PRO IS NOW HIRING A LEAD LANDFILL OPERATOR

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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