Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator

The Town of Apex; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator. This role involves operating various heavy machinery for yard waste management, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment. With a commitment to employee satisfaction and a supportive work environment, this position offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Join a community recognized for its quality of life and contribute to a team dedicated to public service and safety. If you have the skills and passion for heavy equipment operation, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Paid Medical Insurance

Paid Dental Insurance

Paid Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Paid Time Off

$1,200 Lifestyle Benefit

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid NC Class A commercial driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for yard waste management.
• Ensure crew safety and maintain equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Precautions

Traffic Laws Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Instruction Following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class 8 Truck

Excavator

Bulldozer

Front-end Loader

Limb Chipping Machine

Cityworks Software

Job description

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ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $53,841.00 - 65,955.00

WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Anemployee in this position will be, working alone or serving as lead worker with otherassigned crew members, operates heavy equipment and performs related manuallabor to collect, manage, transfer, and disposal of yard waste Work requiresoperation of a variety of heavy equipment types such as Class 8 truck,semi-trailer, excavator, bull dozer, front-end loader, Roll-off truck,Hook-lift truck, vacuum truck, chipper truck and grapple truck with boom. Work primarily consists of working at theTown’s Transfer Facility but may involve skilled operation around obstaclessuch as cars, pedestrians and street obstacles, as well as maintaining crew memberand public safety. The employee is subject to hazards associated with public worksincluding working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot andcold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration,moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts,mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils.

Work is performed under immediate supervision and is evaluated throughobservation and inspection to determine the thoroughness in carrying outassigned duties.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Operates assigned equipment in situations requiring skill and care such as electric lines, near overhanging branches, parked cars, heavy traffic and other situations; assures crew safety.
• Operates a boom truck to pick up large piles of waste.
• Operates excavator to manage yard waste pile and load material into semi-trailer.
• Operates bulldozer, backhoe, and front-end loader to manage yard waste pile.
• Drives class 8 semi-tractor and trailer.
• Drives a leaf removal truck.
• Operates a limb chipping machine to remove limbs and leaves from residential areas.
• Operates a Horizontal or Tub grinder.
• Operates snow plow, spreader when needed.
• Leads or works as a member of a crew to collect leaves, grass, limbs and other yard waste from residential neighborhoods; assists in training of new employees.
• Insures proper maintenance of the equipment.
• Drives items collected to landfill; may assist in emptying load at landfill or transfer station.
• Maintains vigilance in duties to assure safe operation of machinery and safe backing up and turning in tight situations.
• Assists in clean up after Town events.
• Keeps records of work activities.
• Uses a variety of smartphone applications in performance of duties to track completed work and work time; Uses Cityworks software application on computer and/or phone to complete work order activities.
• Performs general maintenance and cleaning of vehicles; greasing, inspects hydraulic hoses for leaks, puts on and removes blades and attached equipment; fabricates parts.
• Maintains transfer facility in accordance with regulations, maintains pile height within limits, manages material storage on site.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

HighSchool Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A commercial driver'slicense.

WITH...

• Considerableknowledge and skill in the operation and care of variety of the heavy equipmentused.
• Considerableknowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Considerableknowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operationsof motorized equipment.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards andapplicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member andrespond courteously to citizens.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oralinstructions.
• Ability to operate medium to heavy equipment safely on anestablished route.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

· Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

· 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

· Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee

· Traditional sick and vacation leave

· 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

· $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

· Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test,post-offer functional testing (if required by position),background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard toage, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.