NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Heavy Equipment Operator- Full Time
Lillington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $42K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for Harnett County's Solid Waste Management facilities. The role involves ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, operating and maintaining landfill equipment, and performing various tasks related to waste management.
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Responsibilities
May open and close facilities
Drives and operates light equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, farm type tractor with a rotary cutter (bush-hog)
Mows and maintains landfill acreage including landfill grounds and landfill caps
Maintains facility grounds and landscaping; picks up trash
Places a tarp on tractor trailers containing full loads of waste ready to leave facility
Hauls dirt for covering trash
Pushes limbs back on limb pile
Collects fees; makes bank deposits
Covers for other employees during breaks and meal times
Operates switcher truck to change full/empty transfer trailers
Must have the ability to traverse rough terrain
Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle as needed
Observes waste being dumped at the landfill and transfer station for proper materials; separates out materials not allowed; and makes proper report of incident
Assists at transfer station to clean floor and load trailers
Performs other tasks when not engaged in equipment operation and repair; separates recyclable materials and loads into shipping containers
Picks up trash and debris; hauls to appropriate area and /or receptacle
Ensures all equipment used is maintained according to manufacturer manuals and remains in full working condition; greases equipment
May serve as Weighmaster; assists with cleaning site of debris; required to maintain records for NCDEQ compliance; will be required to work Saturday rotation of every third or fourth Saturday
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of related experience
Or equivalent education and/or experience
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
Possession (or obtain within required time frame of hire) a valid NC commercial driver's license (CDL)
Completion of Solid Waste Screening and SWANA Landfill Operations training
Preferred
Possession of a Certification of Waste Management and Waste Management Transfer is desired
Benefits
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government retirement
Free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household
Other benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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