Landfill Equipment Operator

Job Description

WHO WE AREAt the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll be joining adynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

OUR CORE VALUES

• Integrity:Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility:A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership:Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

WHAT WE OFFER

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

YOUR PURPOSE

The City of High Point is seeking a dependable and skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support daily operations at the Kersey Valley landfill and Ingleside Compost facility. This hands-on role involves operating a variety of heavy machinery to move solid waste and compost materials, maintain haul roads and ditches, and support site upkeep.

Duties include driving dump trucks, loaders, dozers, compactors, and other large equipment to move, level, and compact materials. The position also includes basic equipment maintenance, site cleanup such as collecting windblown debris, and occasional light computer work at the scale house. Operators assist with seasonal tasks like mowing, seeding, and planting, and may be called upon to support other departments during severe weather or emergency events.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and requires attention to safety, teamwork, and the ability to follow operational guidelines. If you take pride in operating heavy equipment and supporting critical public services, this may be the right fit for you.

Essential Tasks

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Operates foot-clutch truck-tractor with lowboy trailer to transport equipment between locations.
• Operates tanker truck to pump leachate at various job site locations; moves pumps, hoses, and related equipment as needed.
• Operates Trash-Master compactor to push, level, and compact waste and apply cover dirt at the landfill.
• Operates front-end loader at both the landfill and compost facility.
• Operates heavy earth-moving equipment including bulldozers, flushers, and other machinery at the landfill and Ingleside Compost Facility (ICF).
• Performs basic equipment maintenance, including greasing, servicing, and minor repairs or adjustments.
• Operates tandem dump truck to haul dirt for landfill cover or to transport Ingleside rejects.
• Operates backhoe and motor grader for construction and maintenance of haul roads and drainage ditches.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, sowing grass seed, and planting trees.
• Installs and removes temporary perimeter fencing as needed.
• Walks the landfill perimeter to collect windblown trash and debris.
• Provides coverage at the scale house and assists with basic computer-related tasks.
• Follows all OSHA and City safety standards and policies; ensures work aligns with the NC DEQ-approved operations plan for the facility.
• Assists other Public Services departments during inclement weather, storm events, or declared emergencies.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid NC Commercial (CDL) driver's license
• Some experience with heavy equipment
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to meet facility operational needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some experience as a Mechanic is preferred.
• English and Spanish Language skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hearing/Speaking - Required to express and receive information through spoken word when communicating with co-workers, citizens, and applicants.

Visual Abilities - Vision is required for this position:

• Acuity, far - Clear vision at 20 feet or more; necessary for observing employment tests, driving, or addressing an audience.
• Acuity, near - Clear vision at 20 inches or less; needed for reading business documents.
• Depth perception - Ability to see in three dimensions and judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision - Must be able to see a wide area up, down, and side-to-side while focused on a single point.
• Accommodation - Ability to adjust focus quickly; important for work at varying distances.

Physical Strength - Physical demands typically associated with this position include:

Medium to Heavy Work:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds when using groundskeeping tools
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds regularly
• Exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally when operating front-end loader, truck-tractor with lowboy trailer, tanker, trash-master compactor, earth-moving pans, bulldozer, flusher, tandem-axle dump truck, backhoe, and motor grader

Periods of sedentary work while operating equipment; also includes walking, standing, and bending

• Reaching - Extending arms or hands in any direction
• Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands
• Fingering - Using fingers for pinching or picking tasks, rather than full-hand actions

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning

Ability to apply logical thinking and knowledge of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks; must comprehend, respond promptly, and exercise sound judgment.

Mathematics Ability

• Must apply arithmetic skills to count and ensure proper load distribution across landfill areas.

Language Ability

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

• Work is performed outdoors; employee is exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Hazards

• Exposure to weather elements including rain, snow, sleet, wind, and sun; contact with trash, garbage, compost, yard waste, dirt, rodents, debris, and insects; work includes confined spaces beneath equipment and is subject to OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standards.

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

• Equipment includes truck-tractor with lowboy trailer, tanker, trash-master compactor, front-end loader, bulldozer, flusher, tandem-axle dump truck, backhoe, motor grader, farm tractors, pumps, hoses, grass mowers, weed-eaters, pruning tools, fencing materials, and other tools associated with landfill operations.

OUR COMMITMENTS

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this "living document" as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

Application Deadline: If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. This position may close earlier than the stated deadline due to high applicant volume.