Heavy Equipment Landfill Operator

Essential Functions: Performs pre-operation inspections of equipment, identifying equipment issues and reporting issues to the Lead Mechanic for repair Refuels equipment and adds fluids as needed Ensures compliance with company policies, safety and maintenance procedures Operates heavy equipment such as scrapers, wheel type or crawler tractors with a dozer blade, blade or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders and pneumatic tire scrapers Compiles daily equipment reports consisting of logging the number of loads excavated and the number of hours spent operating equipment Controls well fires by smothering them with dirt, isolating them and/or wetting them with water Communicates with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe conditions, accidents and equipment breakdowns Keeps informed of the weather conditions Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operation, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service Works closely with traffic control spotters to identify fill areas to be used for dumping solid waste. Equipment/Tools Used Trucks, scrapers, wheel type or crawler tractors with dozer blade, excavators, rock truck landfill blade or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders and pneumatic tire scrapers, seat belts, vehicle inspection equipment. Loader and truck driving experience is preferred. Protective Clothing & Equipment Used Steel-toe boots; hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs and uniforms/overalls Special Skills, Education or Licensure Required Driver must meet Motor Vehicle Records standards set by company Driver may possess a CDL Work Environment

• Primary work location: Southern Alleghenies Landfill, with potential to travel to other sites a few weeks per quarter (Sandy Run Landfill, Mountainview Landfill, Chestnut Valley Landfill)