Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

The Recycling & Solid Waste Department of New Hanover County is currently seeking a Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator Zone 2 to join our team. Located in coastal southeastern North Carolina, the Department oversees one of the state’s most advanced integrated solid waste disposal systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment and/or roll-off trucks.
• Directs the flow of traffic, interacts with customers to ensure understanding of landfill policies, procedures, and materials drop-off requirements.
• Moves materials to appropriate locations.
• Moves sand, mulch, and ash into place over trash.
• Maintains Landfill roads, clears debris and fills in with gravel as needed.
• Uses GPS as reference to further ensure lifts are made as even as possible and roads are placed in the correct spot, according to the GPS design.
• Clean sites and remove debris.
• Performs complex, regular preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs on tools and equipment requiring welding parts, fabrication and equipment mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Provides continuous customer service.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and one year of related equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Experience in the operation of landfill bulldozers, landfill compactors, excavators, articulated dump trucks, tractors, bush-hogs, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
• Experience in the operation of a roll off truck or tandem dump truck.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
• Valid CDL Driver's License with straight drive designation.

Other Information

• Previous landfill experience or farming background is preferred.
• Experience as an extensive loader and roll-off truck driving experience.
• Good organizational skills and be a self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Licenses/Certifications Required.

Pay

Hiring salary for this position is $41,249.00 - $54,665.00 ($19.83 - $26.28), plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

Schedule

Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, plus rotating Saturdays and holidays. Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.

Benefits

New Hanover County Offers:

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!