Waste & Landfill Equipment Operator

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to transport and dispose of solid waste under supervision of the Crew Coordinator. You will operate medium equipment, perform routine site maintenance, and complete pre-trip inspections.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and moderate experience in waste collections and landfill operations; candidates should be able to perform physical labor, lift up to 100 pounds, and work in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Moderate experience in waste collections and landfill operations.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hauls waste using various medium equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties at lower landfill site.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Equipment operation

Manual labor ability

Arithmetic computations

Interpersonal skills

Policy & laws knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Waste operations experience

Tools

Office software

Department-specific software

Assigned equipment

Job description

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to transport and dispose of solid waste under supervision of the Crew Coordinator. You will operate medium equipment, perform routine site maintenance, and complete pre-trip inspections.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and moderate experience in waste collections and landfill operations; candidates should be able to perform physical labor, lift up to 100 pounds, and work in challenging conditions.