Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

• 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. 

Required Qualifications:   

• Must have five (5) years’ experience working in a MSW landfill. 

• The ability to handle the day-to-day operations of the landfill and able to manage site when supervisor is offsite. 

• Provide outstanding customer service to the public, county inspectors, and staff. 

• High School Diploma and/or GED. 

• 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. 

• Understand and interpret site plans. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Five (5) years’ experience as a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator in a MSW landfill. 

• Bilingual – English/Spanish. 

• Obtain 40 hours of Haz Wopper training, First Aid, and CPR within six (6) months of employment 

Physical/Environmental Demands:  

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.