Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator I

An additional $2.00/hr is applicable for candidates with a valid CDL.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is skilled work in the operation of a wide variety of equipment used in the daily operation of a Transfer Station. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient loading and compacting of solid waste into transport trailers, pushing of construction and demolition materials and weighing/processing vehicles coming in and out of the Transfer Station facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate single and double axle trucks, tractor-trailers;
• Operate backhoe, track loader, tandem axle dump truck;
• Operate heavy equipment, such as backhoes, bulldozer, front-end loader, and compactor to transport solid waste materials and to spread and compact layers of waste and earth cover;
• Direct incoming vehicles to proper dumping area;
• Examine cargo to prohibit disposal of caustic waste and other non-permitted material according to government regulations;
• Spray poisons and other specified chemicals over waste material to control disease carrying pests;
• Services, maintains and makes mechanical adjustments and minor repairs on equipment such as checking and servicing fuel, oil and coolant levels, lubrication, tire pressure and changes, general appearance;
• Cleans equipment on a regular basis;
• Operates mower and weed eater for grounds maintenance;
• Maintains records on operation of work accomplished and equipment operated;
• Assists the general public ta the scale house;
• Identifies various types of waste, vehicles and drivers associated with charge accounts;
• Weighs in vehicles as they arrive and sends them to the appropriate area to unload;
• Collects and records dumping fees from customers, cash, checks and credit cards;
• Answers the phone and radio;
• Assists in the recycle building sorting, unloading trucks, baling materials;
• Other duties as required by Solid Waste Superintendent and or Public Works Director.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Safety standards and practices;
• Rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to area of assignment;
• Materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions common to the assigned area of responsibility;
• Work zone safety, traffic control and flagging;
• Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in equipment operation;
• Procedures and policies of the Solid Waste Division;
• Laws, rules, regulations, codes and statues regarding the duties and responsibilities of the assigned department.

SKILLS:

• Skill in operation of a wide variety of equipment used in the daily operation of a Landfill and Transfer Station;
• Skill in the operation of all equipment at Transfer Station, including scale house operations.

ABILITY:

• Ability to operate track loader, backhoe, and compactor in a safe manner unsupervised;
• Ability to operate lawn mower and weed eater for long periods of time;
• Ability to make minor mechanical repairs on equipment ;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to operate a typewriter, calculator, computer, and other general office equipment;
• Ability to determine what is allowable to be buried in the construction & debris area;
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of accounting procedures and practices to routine clerical transactions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with other employees, officials and the public;
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and written diagrams;
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays;
• Ability to meet physical demands worksheet requirements.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possesses valid Commercial Driver's License or the ability to acquire within 6-months of employment;
• Must be current on vaccinations or be willing to obtain vaccinations to prevent hepatitis, tetanus, lime disease, etc. as deemed appropriate for employee protection.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.;
• Or one to two years related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Heavy Equipment Operation, Construction Science or related fiend from two year-college or technical school;
• or two to three years related experience and/or training;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear;
• The employee is frequently required to walk;
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or smell;
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, push or pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job --

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places;
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions;
• The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles;
• The employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and explosives.