Landfill Equipment Operator (Dozer)

About the role

The Landfill Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently performing heavy equipment operation to maintain and construct the landfill. This role involves operating various types of heavy and complex equipment, such as yard tractors, farm tractors, bulldozers, compactors, motor graders, excavators, or wheel loaders.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment operation to maintain and construct the landfill.
• Operates heavy and complex equipment, such as yard tractors, farm tractors, bulldozers, compactors, motor graders, excavators, or wheel loaders in a safe and effective manner.
• Uses equipment to push waste, maintain the appropriate grade and compaction levels. Observes instruments and surroundings while vehicle is in motion.
• Hauls dirt, loads truck with excavator, drives truck to work site, and adds daily cover placement at appropriate levels.
• Knows and follows all spotter rules. Safely directs traffic and keeps wait time to a minimum. Maintains safe distances between vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains safe distances between vehicles and equipment.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and safety checks in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain basic fluid levels on assigned equipment.
• Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.
• Maintains basic fluid levels on assigned equipment.
• Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.
• Provides accurate and timely reports of deficiencies or other needs to supervisor.
• Responsible for the proper use, operation, and cleanliness of the equipment. Conscientiously operates equipment in a manner which promotes longevity and maximum value.
• Effectively monitors waste stream for hazardous and dangerous materials and for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Participates in cleanup activities as directed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment, with at least one year as the primary operator of assigned equipment.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required to operate SPSA owned or leased vehicles.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in the operation of heavy and off-road equipment used in landfill operations.
• Thorough knowledge of heavy equipment, the components, and operating techniques of the type of equipment assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of heavy equipment use in a landfill environment.
• Thorough knowledge of standard practices used in moving, compacting, and shaping earth for a variety of drainage and utility purposes.
• Ability to operate or learn GPS grade control systems.
• Ability to operate or learn GPS grade control systems.
• Ability to operate or learn GPS grade control systems.
• Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying, and recommending solutions to problems.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely while working through challenges.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills in the operation of heavy and off-road equipment used in landfill operations.
• Thorough knowledge of heavy equipment, the components, and operating techniques of the type of equipment assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of heavy equipment use in a landfill environment.
• Thorough knowledge of standard practices used in moving, compacting, and shaping earth for a variety of drainage and utility purposes.
• Ability to operate or learn GPS grade control systems.
• Ability to operate or learn GPS grade control systems.
• Ability to operate or learn GPS grade control systems.
• Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying, and recommending solutions to problems.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and skills.
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