Landfill Equipment Operator

About the role

The Landfill Equipment Operator is responsible for the inspection of incoming waste and the placement and management of that waste on the site as well as moving and spreading waste and earth, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the site.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming waste
• Place and manage waste on the site
• Move and spread waste and earth
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of the site
• Attend and participate in corporation‑sponsored training courses as assigned
• Keep up to date on current technology used by Waste Pro USA as appropriate to the job
• Perform any additional job duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Operate a front‑end loader and other heavy equipment
• Understand refuse disposal policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain written records
• Hear within the normal audio range (with or without correction)
• See within the normal visual range (with or without correction)
• Exhibit normal range of body motion

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for the state in which the position works
• Clean driving record
• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment
• 24‑hour Landfill Operators License (preferred)
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)