Operations Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste Collection & Recycling

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.  Y

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (40 hours per week), hourly Operations Heavy Equipment Operator (Heavy Equipment, Automated Belt Conveyors, and Automation Sorting Equipment) within the Solid Waste Collection and Recycling division.  The purpose of this position is to perform the duties required for the processing of recyclable materials collected from the County’s collection and recycling centers or delivered by municipalities and private haulers delivered to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF).  These duties primarily include the operations of manufacturing equipment for the sorting of single stream recycling that include:  balers, optical sorting, and production conveyor belt sorting.  This position works with contract staffing daily and supports the collection, sorting, packaging, and shipment of recyclable materials.  The position also includes commercial vehicle operations. For more information on the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) please view the following video link:  https://youtu.be/jG0acQulvIs

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade: $20.40 - $24.24 an hour. Compensation is determined based on qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (40 hours per week) with occasional Saturdays and holiday shifts; occasional overtime available per operational needs.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays (some holidays may require scheduled work)
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a commercial vehicle to transport solid waste and/or recyclables from the County C&R Centers to the landfill, Material Recovery Facility (MRF), or other processing/disposal facilities.
• Maintains the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and buildings surrounding, operates and adjusts automated sorting line, PLCs, Baler, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Coordinates, trains and assigns tasks to contract laborers and/or inmate laborers for the operation and maintenance of York County’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF), recycling facilities, and county collection and recycling centers.
• Prepares and loads recyclables onto tractor-trailers for shipment.
• Operates heavy equipment for the loading and movement of materials.
• Separates, packages, and delivers recyclables into appropriate categories and deliver as scheduled.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly operator preventive maintenance on automated sorting equipment, baler, and equipment necessary to perform duties.
• Conducts and attends daily and routine safety meetings for staff as required.

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Valid state Class B, Commercial driver’s license. Class A, preferred.  Or has the ability to obtain in 6 months
• Heavy Equipment Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or the ability to obtain.
• Requires Confined Space, Fire Extinguisher, Lock Out Tag Out, Hazard Communications, and Hazardous Materials Training required (Provided by the Department).
• OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Certification preferred.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

• ­Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• ­Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• ­Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• ­Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• ­Traffic; Moving machinery.
• ­Electrical shock; Heights.
• ­Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $20 - $24