The Gaston Group, LLC
Master Heavy Equipment Operator
The Gaston Group, LLC, Dallas, North Carolina, United States, 28034
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The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is primarily responsible for the disposal of municipal solid waste generated in the county as required by North Carolina State Law and in accordance with all applicable local regulations. Gaston County currently uses an integrated solid waste management plan consisting of sanitary landfilling, compost/mulch, recycling, and related waste reduction programs.
***An hourly salary range of $24.71 to $28.72 is anticipated for this position.***
Examples of Duties
Supervise the general daily duties of all heavy equipment operators. Meet daily with the Landfill Administrator to set objectives. Meet daily with equipment operators to give out assignments and discuss the work plan. Serves as a trainer for new operators.
Performs inspection of equipment daily before operation. Check fluid levels. General maintenance and support of landfill infrastructure. Ensures operators are also completing pre-trip inspections and turning them in daily.
Operates bulldozers, graders, loaders, off‑road trucks, or compactors as needed. Change daily assignments based on priorities and staff availability.
Performs visual inspection and routine maintenance of equipment.
Reports the presence of unsafe working conditions or hazardous materials. Provide general information to staff, customers, and residents when required.
Reads blueprints and maintains grades on slopes, and lays pipe for leachate and methane collection systems. Ensure facility compliance with local, state, and federal rules and requirements.
Helps maintain haul roads. Directs traffic into and out of working face areas. Maintain safety procedures on site between County employees and hauling vehicles. Maintain closed landfills (bush hog, mowing, weed‑eating, access roads, edge‑of‑waste markers, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
5 years of equipment operation experience.
Ability to obtain SWANA MOLO certification within 6 months of hire date.
Additional Information The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and manufacturing
Government Relations Services
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Master Heavy Equipment Operator
role at
The Gaston Group, LLC
The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is primarily responsible for the disposal of municipal solid waste generated in the county as required by North Carolina State Law and in accordance with all applicable local regulations. Gaston County currently uses an integrated solid waste management plan consisting of sanitary landfilling, compost/mulch, recycling, and related waste reduction programs.
***An hourly salary range of $24.71 to $28.72 is anticipated for this position.***
Examples of Duties
Supervise the general daily duties of all heavy equipment operators. Meet daily with the Landfill Administrator to set objectives. Meet daily with equipment operators to give out assignments and discuss the work plan. Serves as a trainer for new operators.
Performs inspection of equipment daily before operation. Check fluid levels. General maintenance and support of landfill infrastructure. Ensures operators are also completing pre-trip inspections and turning them in daily.
Operates bulldozers, graders, loaders, off‑road trucks, or compactors as needed. Change daily assignments based on priorities and staff availability.
Performs visual inspection and routine maintenance of equipment.
Reports the presence of unsafe working conditions or hazardous materials. Provide general information to staff, customers, and residents when required.
Reads blueprints and maintains grades on slopes, and lays pipe for leachate and methane collection systems. Ensure facility compliance with local, state, and federal rules and requirements.
Helps maintain haul roads. Directs traffic into and out of working face areas. Maintain safety procedures on site between County employees and hauling vehicles. Maintain closed landfills (bush hog, mowing, weed‑eating, access roads, edge‑of‑waste markers, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
5 years of equipment operation experience.
Ability to obtain SWANA MOLO certification within 6 months of hire date.
Additional Information The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and manufacturing
Government Relations Services
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