Heavy Equipment Operator For RoseHill C&D Landfill
We are looking for a landfill certified, heavy equipment operator that can safely and efficiently drive or control construction equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, scrapers, and dump trucks, in order to accept, cover, and properly maintain the construction and demolition debris, concrete, limbs, etc at the RoseHill landfill.
Successful candidate will need to perform a brief demonstration of their skills on various pieces of equipment prior to being hired as a heavy equipment operator at the landfill.
Job duties include:
- Operating equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
- Operating trucks and construction or power equipment, such as a scraper, backhoe, dump truck, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers and bulldozers
- Operating weed eater, chain saws, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain trees and drainage systems at the landfill.
- Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment
- Maneuvering motorized heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials.
- Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Observing stipulated safety codes at all times.
- Communicating with coworkers to elucidate project specifications, as needed.
- Reporting injuries and other accidents to the line manager.
- Advising the landfill operator of requisite upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
- Aiding coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organized at the end of each shift.
- Providing suggestions to refine workflow and boost efficiency.
- Performs preventive maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to produce a birth certificate, valid driver’s licenses and social security card
- 2+ years of experience handling heavy equipment
- Pass DOT drug testing
- Must have and wear safety boots which meet ASTM F2413-05 Standards
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Midland City, AL 36350: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Are you a certified landfill operator?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person