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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Temporary Heavy Equipment Operator

Solid Waste Management, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.77/hr - $24.09/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Temporary Heavy Equipment Operator for the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department. The role involves operating heavy equipment for solid waste management, processing recyclable materials, and assisting residents with unloading materials while ensuring adherence to safety regulations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of heavy equipment and machinery in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment and materials including but not limited to horizontal grinder, dozer, wheel loader, skid steer, tractor, excavator, articulated dump truck, high-pressure washer, water truck and brine truck

Performs daily inspections and conducts routine equipment maintenance work

Monitors equipment and reports malfunctions

Maintains daily records of equipment usage

Answers questions from residents regarding Solid Waste department procedures and practices and explains proper access and use of the landfill to the public

Monitors recycling boxes for contamination and removes any unacceptable materials and customer loads for unacceptable or banned materials and reports findings

Ensures materials are placed in the correct recycling containers and assists customers unload items as needed

Removes chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) material from white goods delivered to the landfill for recycling

Loads or assists in loading a variety of bailed or loose materials to be transported off site by vendors, i.e. recyclables, tires, scrap metal, metals containing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC’s) and Freon

Maintains structures and cleans work areas free of debris and litter

Assists with small grading and construction projects, (i.e. maintenance and repair of storm water and drainage features and areas of subsidence

Adheres to the departmental and manufacturer’s safety rules and regulations, and uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); ensures the safety of self, patrons and other employees

Uses computer applications or other automated systems, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments

Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationSafety practices knowledgeRoutine equipment maintenanceStateCounty regulationsComputer applications proficiencyCustomer service skillsEffective communicationIndependent work ability