Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient safe operation of all heavy equipment including, but not limited to, bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, wheel loaders, off road dump trucks, and other equipment as required
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections on heavy equipment and complete necessary documentation
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, (i.e., lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment)
• Operate various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, snow removal, and/or related assignments
• Continuously monitor the equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal down time, while also remaining aware of surroundings
• Interact with internal and external customers
• Clean waste from equipment body, cab, and wheels throughout the day
• Performing on-site Roll Off work to switch trash compactors as needed based on locations
• Operating the yard tractor on site to move and stage trailers as needed based on locations
• *Specific to Boyd County - Hazardous waste management to safely move waste materials in a manner that does not damage the tanks/containers they are held in or endanger personnel or equipment
• *Specific to Boyd County - Operating equipment for transferring waste materials between different storage units or containers
• *Specific to Boyd County - Performing tasks related to the handling and processing of hazardous waste materials

Requirements

• Minimum of three years experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, dozer, and off-road truck or similar experience preferred
• Must pass a written and operational test to be certified to operate each piece of heavy equipment
• *Specific to Boyd County - Must successfully complete hazardous waste management training, as provided in the Personnel Training Plan for Hazardous Waste Job Duties, within six months of employment or assignment to such job duties, along with an annual review of the initial training

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to show proficiency on heavy equipment
• Must be able to successfully complete training on other landfill equipment, as necessary
• Must be dependable, a self-starter, and able to identify and perform daily operational requirements
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with others

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lifting/carrying a max of 20 lbs.
• Rarely lifting/carrying a max of 100 lbs.
• Continuously pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs.
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing.
• Continuously sitting.
• Rarely standing/walking.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.
• *Specific to Boyd County - Occasional work around, or moving of, containers of hazardous waste.