Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

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Position Purpose

Under general direction, operates various types of heavy equipment, such as road graders, end loaders, scrapers, compactor, track-hoes, heavy trucks, and other assigned pieces of equipment.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Operates heavy equipment to spread and compact refuse and cover with layers of dirt or other cover.
• Landscapes rough terrain.
• Maintains grade lines as established for street and road construction.
• Operates fuel truck, water truck, roll-off truck, and dump truck for various applications.
• Assists in maintenance of equipment and trucks, including checking engine oil, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other major components, such as transmissions.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate, supplemented by experience in operation of heavy equipment and heavy trucks.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class B CDL license with air brakes endorsement.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Safety-sensitive position is subject to passing a pre-employment drug screen test.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Working knowledge of dump truck operations.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to landfill and compost facilities operations.
• Working knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances.
• Ability to operate equipment and trucks skillfully and safely.
• Ability to detect needed repairs and to make simple adjustments to equipment and trucks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on-the-basis of , , , , , pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions , or or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.