What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill position at Athens Services?
Summary
The Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill processes trash by compacting and pushing the waste with a dozer, at the landfills. Places soil cover over the trash with other heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators and rock trucks. Other equipment which may be operated are water trucks, roll off trucks and backhoes.
Job Description
Schedule: Monday - Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Benefits
The Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill processes trash by compacting and pushing the waste with a dozer, at the landfills. Places soil cover over the trash with other heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators and rock trucks. Other equipment which may be operated are water trucks, roll off trucks and backhoes.
Job Description
- Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash.
- Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables.
- Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required.
- Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills.
- Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely.
- Be aware of emergency contacts and procedures.
- Perform any other duties assigned by Landfill supervisor.
- Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma and/or GED.
- 1 year of operating 950 CAT, 938 CAT, Hauling Truck.
- Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions pertaining to assigned vehicles.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Bilingual – English/Spanish.
- Basic first aid and CPR training.
- Physical:
- Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
- Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.
- Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.
- Environmental:
- Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
- Works outside only.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Career plan
- Recognition programs
- Professional development learning
- An exceptional work environment
Salary : $31