Solid Waste Equipment Operator II

County-of-Kauai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Solid Waste Worker II to operate and maintain medium to heavy equipment within the Solid Waste Division. The role supports multiple tasks including hauling waste, running loaders, and assisting with landfill and transfer station operations in a dynamic, full-time shift environment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3.5 years of equipment operation experience or county-certified competency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• 3.5 years of equipment operation experience or county trainer certification.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Type A with endorsements and Hawaii CDL exam.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates motorized medium-sized and heavy equipment skillfully and safely.
• Operates a variety of Solid Waste equipment for operations, including hauling waste and greenwaste.
• Manages loading/unloading, and operates water tanker for site application where required.
• Supervises refuse collectors in the disposal process and performs related duties.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Performance testing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License Type A

Truck Tractor Trailer

Hooklift Truck

Job description

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Solid Waste Worker II to operate and maintain medium to heavy equipment within the Solid Waste Division. The role supports multiple tasks including hauling waste, running loaders, and assisting with landfill and transfer station operations in a dynamic, full-time shift environment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3.5 years of equipment operation experience or county-certified competency.