Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – Rockingham Landfill

Company Overview

At Liberty Waste Solutions, we're redefining waste management by delivering reliable, safety-focused, and environmentally responsible solutions. Our Rockingham Landfill is a key component of our post-collection network, providing safe and compliant disposal of construction and demolition debris and other permitted materials.

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support daily landfill operations while maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance, equipment care, and operational efficiency.

Position Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment in support of daily landfill operations. This position performs waste placement and compaction, grading, cover application, road and site maintenance, and other operational duties as assigned.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is expected to follow all safety requirements, facility permits, operating procedures, and company policies and must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Core Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including landfill compactors, dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, motor graders, skid steers, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform waste placement, spreading, and compaction in accordance with established landfill operating procedures.
• Maintain proper lift thickness and compaction practices to support efficient use of landfill airspace.
• Assist with maintaining a controlled and properly sized working face.
• Apply and maintain daily and intermediate cover materials as directed.
• Grade and maintain haul roads, working areas, slopes, drainage areas, and other portions of the landfill as needed.
• Maintain safe and efficient traffic flow around the working face and equipment operating areas.
• Follow established procedures for waste acceptance and immediately report suspected prohibited or unacceptable materials.
• Assist with litter control, housekeeping, and general site cleanup.
• Support stormwater, erosion and sediment control, drainage, and other environmental compliance activities as directed.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and accurately complete required inspection documentation.
• Monitor equipment condition and immediately report mechanical problems, damage, leaks, or maintenance needs.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic operator maintenance as required.
• Follow preventative maintenance requirements and help protect company equipment from unnecessary damage or excessive wear.
• Follow all PPE requirements, traffic-control procedures, safe operating practices, and company safety policies.
• Participate in daily crew meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and required training.
• Immediately report safety hazards, environmental concerns, spills, incidents, equipment issues, or other unusual site conditions to the Landfill Operations Manager or Supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining stockpiles, cover material, drainage structures, access roads, and other operational areas.
• Support contractors and other site activities as directed by management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional work area.
• Follow the facility's Permit to Operate, Operations Plan, Site Operating Plans, environmental permits, SOPs, and company policies as applicable to assigned duties.
• Perform general labor and other landfill duties when equipment operation is not required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of heavy equipment operating experience in landfill operations, heavy construction, mining, quarry operations, waste management, or a similar heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Experience operating dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, landfill compactors, or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate multiple types of heavy equipment in a production environment.
• Landfill experience, including waste placement, compaction, grading, cover application, and working-face operations, preferred.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established operating procedures.
• Ability to recognize and report equipment, operational, safety, and environmental concerns.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dust, mud, and other changing weather and site conditions.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work and operate heavy equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to complete equipment inspections and basic operational documentation accurately.
• Basic computer or mobile-device skills preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Why Liberty Waste Solutions?

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing regional environmental services company.
• A safety-focused work environment with an emphasis on employee development and operational excellence.