Heavy Equipment Operator Driver

About the role

This position involves operating a tandem axle roll off container truck and may involve operating a front loader refuse truck, requiring a Class A or B CDL license. Duties include performing routine and preventative vehicle and equipment maintenance, loading and unloading roll off containers, and assisting with preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate or be capable of learning to operate a roll-off truck and front end truck.
• Perform routine and preventative vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Load and unload roll off containers and perform routine grounds keeping work at dumpster sites and landfills.
• Paint and maintain dumpsters.
• Use various hand and power tools, welding/cutting torches, maintenance supplies and parts, safety gear.
• Inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment and tools; perform routine maintenance and repairs as necessary.
• Pick up parts and supplies as requested.
• Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other County personnel, and the general public.
• May occasionally operate tracked excavator, front-end loader, dump truck, farm tractor, and other various equipment as assigned.
• Follow assigned routes of pick up and clean around sites as prescribed.
• Aid in preventive maintenance on vehicles and periodic servicing.
• Wash vehicles and equipment to ensure proper operation and servicing.
• Ensure waste material is unloaded at the proper locations.
• Maintain County collection and disposal sites.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED and some experience operating equipment and dealing with the public; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Class: A or B CDL license.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Solid Waste Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Ability to safety and skillfully operate heavy trucks to transport materials to and from various sites.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry; is able to work effectively despite occasional exposure to extreme weather and temperatures, wetness/humidity, machinery hazards, traffic hazards, dust, fumes, above-average noise, odors, smoke, vibrations, etc.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to perform routine grounds keeping work as required.
• Ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
• Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Ability to perform required mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare simple records with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.

Qualifications

• Pass a random DOT drug screening at any time.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Skills

• Comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Safety and skillful operation of heavy trucks to transport materials to and from various sites.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and repair work.
• Perform routine grounds keeping work as required.
• Offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
• Utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Perform required mathematical calculations.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare simple records with accuracy and in a timely manner.

Benefits

Bladen County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs. Bladen County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.