Heavy Equipment Operator Eligibility

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment

Operator operates heavy equipment and performs general unskilled and

skilled labor involving Solid Waste Operations both at the transfer

station and landfill or the maintenance and construction of roads,

ditches and other infrastructure. Essential Duties Operates equipment

such as solid waste compactors, graders, scrapers, excavators,

bulldozers, dump trucks, skid-steer, front-end loaders, sweepers,

tractor/mowers, tow motors, tractors/mowers, trailers, rollers, off road

trucks etc. Performs hand work, shovels, erects and removes snow fences,

etc. Picks up litter and debris; works independently or with a work

crew. Maintains, cleans, and washes equipment, vehicles, and facilities.

Services, changes oil, grease, fuel, and makes minor repairs and

adjustments to equipment, working with the mechanic(s) as necessary.

Operates and maintains equipment, and other ancillary equipment.

Performs daily pre-trip inspections and routine, preventive maintenance

services on equipment. Performs minor equipment repairs and reports

mechanical issues to appropriate staff. Operates refuse compactors and

bulldozers by spreading and compacting refuse. Spreads, covers and

maintains landfill slopes and surface areas with track type equipment.

Operates equipment at transfer stations, loads transfer trucks. Operates

hook truck and other equipment at various locations on site in support

of landfill diversion or other resources recovery programs. Installs

alternative daily cover systems May assist in the maintenance and/or

construction of the landfill gas collection and control system. Performs

general grounds maintenance to include litter and erosion control

activities. Perform spotter or traffic control as needed NON-ESSENTIAL

DUTIES: Performs related functions as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing/walking Sitting (driving/operating equipment) Lifting/carrying

up to 100 lbs. floor to 3\'7\" (3\'7\" height of pickup truck bed)

Pushing/pulling Climbing (on/off equipment) Stooping Kneeling Bending

Crawling Reaching: high/low level Finger movement-repetitive Repetitive

twisting/pressure with wrist or hands Both hands required Both legs

required Ability to communicate verbally Visual requirements for

operator moving machinery/vehicles \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of

heavy highway equipment. Knowledge of and ability to operate and service

trucks, tractors, and light equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws,

ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation. Knowledge

of the hazards of operating heavy equipment and demonstrated ability to

comply with appropriate safety regulations. Knowledge and ability to set

up levels and lasers. Ability to read gauges, dials, etc. Ability to

work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting

vibrations, fumes, dust, etc. Ability to organize and maintain accurate

and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety

regulations. Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions

using good judgment. Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with

co-workers, contractors, customers, county officials and officers,

general public, etc. Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, carry; push,

pull, and otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100

pounds occasionally, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

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