Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator I POS # Various

Salary : $37,085.34 Annually

Location : 698 Ann Street Fayetteville, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202502517

Department : Solid Waste Management

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Grade : 103

Position Overview

Become a key player in environmental stewardship and waste management by joining our Solid Waste team as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at the Ann Street Landfill. In this role, you'll operate heavy machinery such as bulldozers, dump trucks, loaders, and excavators to compact and cover waste, as well as assist with road construction projects. Your responsibilities will also include equipment maintenance, record-keeping, and ensuring compliance with solid waste regulations. This position provides hands-on experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the waste management industry.

Examples of Duties

• Support landfill operations by operating and maintaining heavy machinery essential for the proper disposal, compaction, and coverage of refuse; receive training in the operation of various types of motorized equipment used in landfill management.
• Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity; maintain accurate daily records of equipment usage.
• Operate heavy equipment, including off-road dump trucks for waste coverage and road construction, bulldozers, rubber tire loaders for loading trucks, excavators, and track hoes, to facilitate efficient landfill operations.
• Assist in enforcing compliance with established landfill policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Monitor landfill activities and report any violations of solid waste ordinances to maintain environmental and operational integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and six (6) months of experience involving the operation of heavy equipment in a landfill or construction setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Conditions of Employment :

Must obtain Landfill Operations Specialist certification within one year of employment (subject to Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) scheduling).

Must meet industrial physical examinations such as sight, hearing, cardiovascular, pulmonary, chest x-rays, blood pressure, blood sugar and lead levels; chemistry profiles such as cholesterol and liver functioning, etc., prior to employment.

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees

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Salary : $37,085