Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Midlandtexas in Midland

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Midland, Texas

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration

Essential Job Duties

• Disposes of refuse with the use of heavy equipment such as compactors, scrapers, bulldozers and related equipment.
• Maintains access roads to the Landfill.
• Covers refuse at the end of each day.
• Maintains all equipment in good working order and keeps records of service problems. Submits daily maintenance sheets to supervisor.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as oil changes. Determines when servicing of vehicles is required.
• Monitors vehicles as they enter, unload and leave the Landfill. Gives directions to citizens.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while operating equipment or completing projects. Ability to climb, bend and lift materials or equipment used in waste disposal. May be exposed to potentially hazardous fumes and odors and mechanical and chemical hazards while completing tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees in order to receive work orders or instructions for any project.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand local, state and federal regulations related to disposal.
• Knowledge of the processess used in collection and disposal of waste materials.
• Ability to follow instructions and manuals for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Skill in the use of various equipment and machinery such as hand and electrical power tools and heavy equipment utilized in disposal activities such as compactors, lifts, claws and hydraulic systems as well as simple shovels, brooms and rakes.
• Ability to read operator's manuals and work orders.
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus one to three years of equipment operation required.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.