Landfill Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator position is responsible for transferring, spreading and loading MSW, Clean Wood, C and D waste, and Single Sort Recyclables to ensure materials are transported and disposed of in an appropriate manner.

Essential Functions:

• Transfer, spread, cover, load and/or compact solid waste or soil while operating excavators, loaders, landfill compactors, backhoes, tractors and skid steers as well as off-road trucks
• Process materials for recycling while operating grinders and screeners
• Operate heavy commercial trucks, tractor-trailers and roll-offs
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment and vehicles
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles
• Maintain various records and/or logs
• Wash, lubricate and fuel equipment and vehicles
• Pick materials from incoming loads
• Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing and dust control
• Perform building and other stationary equipment maintenance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Good Multitasking skills
• Ability to interact with all people
• Customer service skills
• Decision Making
• Professional attitude
• Punctuality

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.