NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator
Albemarle, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43K/yr - $55K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator to perform skilled equipment operation work at the City Landfill. The role involves operating heavy equipment for land clearing, maintenance, and waste management, while also performing repairs and assisting in various tasks as needed.
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Responsibilities
Operates bulldozer, compactors, and scraper pans in clearing land and covering land at the debris; operates heavy equipment to grade and excavate land and backfill excavations and trenches
Operates motor grader in the grading, ditching and other construction and maintenance of dirt roads and the repair of road surfaces at the landfill
Observes waste being dumped at the landfill for proper materials; separates out materials not allowed; explains proper access and use of the landfill to the public
Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs and adjustments to heavy equipment; assists the mechanic
Performs other tasks when not engaged in equipment operation and repair; separates recyclable materials and loads into shipping containers; mows and maintains landfill acreage; operates transfer trucks to transport solid wastes to various sites
Performs related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school and considerable experience with heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
Ability to complete Waste Screening and SWANA Landfill Operations training
Must be able to perform basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Must be able to perform medium work 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 move objects
Must have visual acuity to operate heavy equipment and distinguish types of materials being deposited in the landfill
Benefits
Medical insurance for individuals provided; competitive rates for dependent coverage
Local Gov’t Employees Retirement System plan
401K & 457B
Paid life insurance
Optional dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement and employee training
Employee Assistance Program
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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