Senior Equipment Operator – Solid Waste

City of Concord; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Concord is seeking a heavy equipment operator to assist in waste collection and site maintenance. The ideal candidate will operate various machinery and supervise staff while ensuring a safe working environment. This physically demanding role requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (Class A, Truck with Trailer)
• Ability to operate various heavy equipment

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment for waste collection and debris cleanup.
• Conducts maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Supervises staff in absence of a crew supervisor.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Preventative Maintenance

Customer Service

Supervision

Job description

The purpose of this position is to assist the assigned department with projects by operating different types of equipment and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transports, sets up, and operates equipment such as front-end loader, knuckle boom, roll off truck, rear loader, dump truck, etc. to perform daily routes to collect waste or clean up debris.
• Performs inspection or preoperational checklist on all equipment and determines and/or conducts preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Generates and completes all assigned work orders and documents daily work activities.
• Provides information to customers as requested.
• Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, ensuring staff are trained and follow policies and procedures, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment in the absence of a Solid Waste Crew Supervisor.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (Class A, Truck with Trailer)

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.

• Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly.

• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.