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Lake County Department of Utilities

Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Lake County Department of Utilities, Painesville, Ohio, United States, 44077

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Solid Waste Equipment Operator

- Lake County Department of Utilities

Overview Apply for the Solid Waste Equipment Operator role at Lake County Department of Utilities.

Essential Job Functions

Operates daily functions of the Solid Waste Facility, including landfill gas and leachate collection systems, light and heavy equipment, and surveying equipment for grade maintenance.

Documents inspections, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment. Records regulatory compliance data, maintenance logs, inspection forms, mileage/hr records.

Performs housekeeping, modifications, and maintenance of inactive areas of the landfill.

Conducts operation control tests, inspects incoming materials, and performs weighmaster duties at the truck scale.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.

Valid Ohio driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Drug screening required.

One year of experience operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience with equipment operations.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to build working relationships with coworkers, public officials, and the general public.

Proficient with computer hardware, software, and office equipment.

Capacity for physical labor, including outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Availability for emergency call‑out response at all hours, including weekends and holidays.

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Starting: $20.40 - $27.71 per hour

Additional Premium

Class A CDL: $3.50 per hour

Fringe Benefits

Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP

12 Paid Holidays

Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time), Overtime, Compensation Time

PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution, Deferred Compensation, Public Student Loan Forgiveness

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

M.F.H.V.

Drug screening required.

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