Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 8:00am
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Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill – Full-Time

Department:  Public Works – Landfill
Reports To:  Landfill Superintendent
FLSA Classification:   Non-Exempt
Salary:  $14.81 - $21.91 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY
This position is Full-Time reporting to the Landfill Superintendent working at Stephenville’s construction landfill.

40 Hours per week, 5 days per week; Tuesday through Saturday.

Exercises no supervisory role.

TYPICAL AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Safely and efficiently operates all on-site heavy and light duty mechanical equipment and machinery that may include: pickup, dozer, landfill compactor, excavator, haul truck, shredder, drum screen, water pump and other equipment using proper safety standards.
  • Performs pre and post operation inspections of equipment to ensure items such as fluids, filters, windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera (if applicable) are clean.
  • Continuously monitors the condition of the equipment to ensure equipment is operationally ready at all times in order to minimize down time; i.e. clean tracks, wheels and/or belts on equipment, as needed.
  • Performs and documents basic and minor maintenance and repair service on all equipment and ensures equipment is in safe and proper working order; Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Answers questions and provides information to the public regarding landfill operations; investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions as necessary to resolve complaints.
  • Continuously monitors deposited waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials
  • Follows all required safety policies and procedures. Ensures safety apparel is worn at all times and that safety rules and regulations or practices are observed in the performance of all duties.
  • Ensures gatehouse area is clean and presentable to the public at the completion of each shift.
  • Assists in on-site directing of traffic.
  • Operates scale software to weigh customers in and out of the facility.
  • Operates other equipment and performs other duties as assigned.
  • May assist in gathering information regarding equipment and supplies for budgetary purposes.

Knowledge of:

  • Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of various public facilities.
  • Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations in the operation of assigned equipment.
  • Modern Landfill practices and methods.
  • Principles and procedures of record keeping.
  • Operation and maintenance requirements for heavy equipment.
  • Work hazards and proper safety precautions.
  • Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

  • Operate and use a variety of machinery, vehicles, and equipment in the performance of duties.
  • Determine content of material entering facility to properly invoice the customer.
  • Accept or reject waste load based on content.
  • Receive payment from customers; provide receipt to customers.
  • Understand and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Maintain accurate records.
  • Perform manual labor.
  • Perform work in a hazardous environment and during inclement weather.
  • Maintain effective audio-visual ability and perception needed for:
    • making observations
    • communicating with others
    • reading and writing
    • operating assigned equipment including motor vehicles
  • Maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
    • walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
    • lifting, carrying, and holding a variety of supplies and equipment, in excess of 100 lbs.
    • climbing, squatting, and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks
  • Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
    • extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors
    • levels of extreme noise
    • hazards associated with working in trenches
    • mechanical and dust/mites hazards
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Minimum Preferred Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must be a United States Citizen;
  • Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record;
  • Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) effectively in the English language;
  • Experience in a previous position that required the handling of cash and balancing cash and/or receipts.
  • Experience in an environment outside the home with computers and various basic software programs.
  • Two years of prior, related experience in heavy equipment operation;
  • One year of prior, related experience working at sites regulated by TCEQ;

Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

  • Three years of increasingly responsible experience in construction work or heavy equipment operation. Preferably in landfills, transfer stations, street maintenance, utilities, or related field with responsibilities in the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.

Work Environment:

Majority of work is performed outside in all types of weather including extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

Note: the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required.

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