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 tank cleaning and waste transfer
• *Specific to Boyd County - Performing waste handling tasks in compliance with local regulations
• *Specific to Boyd County - Performing waste handling tasks in compliance with federal regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum of three years experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, dozer, and off-road truck or similar experience preferred
• *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

Qualifications

• Must pass a written and operational test to be certified to operate each piece of heavy equipment
• Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday: Frequently lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs. Occasionally lifting/carrying a max of 20 lbs. Rarely lifting/carrying a max of 100 lbs.
• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs. Rarely pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs.
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions. Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
• Frequent stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Frequent climbing and/or balancing.
• Continuous sitting.
• Rarely standing/walking.

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more

Pay

• Competitive pay

Schedule

• Flexible schedule
• Expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays