Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator at Alamance County in North Carolina

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for daily compaction and cover of waste within the County Landfill. This position will be a team member within the Landfill department playing an important role by ensuring that safety is a priority and regulations are being followed. Within this role the candidate will be expected to be dependable and a team player working to accomplish daily goals in a productive manner.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operates any or all core equipment to push, compact, grade, load or haul waste or dirt to achieve appropriate grading and compaction in the landfill. Core equipment includes bulldozers, compactors, excavators, articulated trucks, loaders and graders.
• Performs daily equipment inspections in accordance with landfill procedures ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.
• Inspects contents of waste being disposed to determine compliance with the County’s recycling ban and to ensure the exclusion of hazardous waste or other prohibited items from the landfill.
• Advises and educates users of the landfill to state, federal and local recycling and disposal rules, regulations and procedures. Enforces rules, regulations and procedures relating to the landfill for all landfill users.
• Performs the daily cover of the MSW working face so that trash is not left exposed.
• Operates water truck as needed for dust control purposes
• Performs spotter duties for traffic control and safety at the landfill
• Performs daily ground keeping duties around the landfill site and roadways to include picking up wind-blown refuse and maintaining vehicular access to all disposal and processing areas
• Performs housekeeping duties in the Maintenance building to include cleaning workstations, breakrooms, bathrooms and storage areas
• Performs other job related duties as trained and assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Associate's Degree or further education preferred.
Experience: At least 1 year of heavy equipment operating experience required. Experience in heavy equipment operating within a landfill setting is preferred. Computer Skills: Must have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers. License/Credentials: Possession of a valid driver's license. COMPETENCY STATEMENTS: • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical – Ability to analyze statistical data, keep accurate records and complete reports. • Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace. • Judgement – Ability to use good judgement and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures. • Multitasker – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. • Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. • Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day) Physical Demands Stand C Walk C Sit C Manually Manipulate F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder F Climb F Crawl O Squat or Kneel F Bend F Talk/Hear C See C Taste/Smell O
Push/Pull
11-20 lbs. F 21-50 lbs. F 51-100 lbs. O Over 100 lbs. O Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less C 12 lbs. or less F 13-25 lbs. F 26-40 lbs. F 41-100 lbs. F Other Physical Requirements • Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) WORK ENVIRONMENT •Outdoor Environment – All weather elements can be present throughout the year. Noise, dust, fumes and unpleasant odors are present.