Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

Salary

$42,072.00 - $75,287.00 Annually

Location

Solid Waste Transfer Station, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

04925

Department

Solid Waste & Recycling

Division

Waste Disposal

Opening Date

06/27/2025

Closing Date

7/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Power Greensboro's Clean Future

The City of Greensboro is recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste Transfer Station

At the City of Greensboro, we partner with our community to create a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Our Solid Waste Division plays a crucial role in maintaining that commitment. As a Heavy Equipment Operator at the City's Transfer Station, you'll be on the front line of managing waste flow and keeping our city running efficiently. If you're safety-minded, skilled in operating heavy machinery, and looking for meaningful work outdoors, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $42,072.00 - $55,358.00 Full Salary Range: $42,072.00 - $75,287.00 Annually

Benefits:

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Hours subject to change based on business needs.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Hands-On Impact: Play a direct role in protecting public health and maintaining environmental standards.

• Diverse Equipment Operation: Operate a wide range of heavy and light equipment-from loaders and dump trucks to excavators and skid steers.

• Job Stability: Join a dependable, full-time role with consistent work in a high-priority division.

• Career Development: Receive support in earning state certifications and growing your technical skills.

• Excellent Benefits: Competitive pay, bi-weekly pay schedule, health insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and professional growth opportunities.

About the Role:

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you'll help maintain the flow of daily waste disposal operations at the City's Transfer Station. You'll safely operate and maintain a variety of equipment and support other functions as needed. Key duties include:

• Operating equipment such as:

• Skid steers

• Rubber-tired front-end loaders

• Tandem dump trucks

• Water trucks

• Rubber-tired excavators and tampers

• Ensuring safe and effective handling of waste material on site.

• Assisting mechanics with basic maintenance and repairs of equipment when necessary.

• Following all safety procedures and verbal/written instructions from supervisors.

• Performing physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working on uneven terrain.

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.

• This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

This position also requires:

• A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

• The ability to obtain Certified Landfill Operator and Certified Transfer Station Operator credentials through NC-SWANA.

• Flexibility with scheduling, including changes due to operational demands.

• Reliable communication (home or cell phone) and consistent attendance.

Make a Meaningful Move-Join Our Team

If you're ready to put your equipment skills to work in a role that supports environmental stewardship and city operations, this is your opportunity. The City of Greensboro welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Apply today and help drive a cleaner, safer Greensboro forward!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED, with 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, front-end loader, excavator, or skid steer

• No High School diploma/GED, requires at least 3 years of High School education plus 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, front-end loader, excavator, or skid steer

• Valid Driver's License

• Commercial Driver's License ("OR" the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License;
• Experience in landfill or transfer station environment

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Please select the "class" category driver's license you posses.

• No Driver's License
• NCID (North Carolina Identification Card)
• Type C
• Type A
• Type B
• Out of state commercial Driver's License
• Out of state non/commercial Driver's License

03

Briefly describe your experience (company name, job duties etc.) operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, excavator, or skid steer. If you selected "No experience" please type Not Applicable or N/A. Experience must also be clearly indicated in the Employment/Work History section of your application)

04

How many years experience do you possess operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, excavator, or skid steer? Experience must also be reflected on Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

05

How many years experience to you possess working in a landfill environment? Experience must also be reflected on Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

06

Clearly describe your experience (i.e. company name, job duties etc.) working in a landfill environment. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly be stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application

Required Question