Heavy Equipment Operator

New Hanover County is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Recycling & Solid Waste Department . This position operates a bulldozer and other various heavy equipment in a landfill environment.

The New Hanover County Landfill provides safe, environmentally sound waste diversion, recycling, and disposal services to county residents and businesses. In operation since 1981, the landfill was the first lined landfill in the state of North Carolina. The site also boasts an innovative constructed wetlands system for the treatment of landfill leachate as well as a double reverse osmosis wastewater treatment plant. All landfill liner systems are designed to exceed federal and state requirements. The site also provides for the convenient recycling of tires, appliances (white goods), yard waste, mixed recyclables, construction, and demolition debris, batteries, used motor oil, cooking oil, antifreeze, oyster shells, sharps (needles), and other materials.
Responsibilities for this role include:

• Cleans sites and remove debris
• Performs complex, regular preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on tools and equipment requiring welding parts, fabrication and equipment mechanical knowledge and skills
• Provides continuous customer service
• Maintains a safe environment for coworkers and the general public at assigned site.
• Performs work with regular and predictable attendance consistently meeting the scheduling needs as required by the county.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities
Skilled in driving a vehicle; operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, and excavators; using hand and power tools; calibrating and troubleshooting equipment; starting up and shutting down equipment; delivering customer service; delegation and oversight; and communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship, and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us reflect the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County. * * * * Hours: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm or 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays
Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.
Employment Type:
Full-time, non-exempt Salary Information:
The hiring range for this position is $40,048 - $54,064 annually plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

New Hanover County offers:

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of related equipment operations experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• The successful candidate will have extensive bulldozer experience.
• Grading experience is strongly preferred.
• Good organizational skills, ability to be a self-starter, and a positive attitude is a must.
• Additional requirements include experience in the operation landfill compactors, excavators, articulated dump trucks, front-end loaders, and motor graders.

• Valid Driver's License and good driving record required at time of application.
• Valid North Carolina Drivers License required by first date of employment with good driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, handling, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

The work is typically performed in an environment where the employee may be exposed to varying temperature and/or weather conditions as well as varying degrees of distractions, conditions and/or chemicals and/or waste, and work with/operate potentially dangerous equipment which requires the employee to pay attention to ones own safety as well as that of customers and citizens served.

Applicant Information: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.