Description of the Job:

Under supervision of the Landfill Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Foreman. Responsible for operating, maintaining, and performing some repairs on heavy equipment at the Landfill to dispose of solid waste materials.

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Equipment Operator II- DOES, landfill Division

Essential Functions to be Performed:

• Operates equipment such as bulldozer, front-end loader, grader, backhoe, bucket loader, tractor, and dump truck to excavate ground in order to dispose of solid waste materials in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
• Transport solid waste materials, spreads and compacts layers of waste, and covers with earth according to specifications.
• Inspect equipment prior to and after operation; identify existing or potential mechanical problems; wash equipment; steam clean equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance such as checking fluid levels, changing oil and filters, lubricating, tightening bolts, and cleaning points and plugs according to schedules.
• Assist in small purchases and receiving, storing and issuing of supplies, tools and equipment.
• Perform basic routine maintenance and make necessary repairs.
• Work irregular or expanded hours as required.
• Notify Superintendent when additional supplies, equipment or repairs are needed.
• Repair or assist in repairing equipment as directed. Operate leachate system and leachate tanker truck.

Other Functions to be Performed:

• Notify supervisor when more extensive repairs are necessary.
• Examine incoming vehicles to prevent disposal of prohibited wastes in accordance with regulations.
• Maintains road and land surfaces through the use of shovels, rakes, and other equipment and tools.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies and vehicles. Communicates information to general public, contractors, supplies, etc. responding to inquiries and complaints.
• May assist in orienting and training employees.
• May assist in an explanation of policies and procedures.
• Maintains, records, compiles data and prepares reports as required.
• Attend meetings and seminars.
• May perform Scale Attendant duties.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Completion of the twelfth school grade or GED.

 Five (5) years' experience in heavy equipment operation.

• Possession of a Class B, Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement (Requires three written tests: General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Tanker). ---or obtain before end of probation period.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to spell and write legibly.
• Ability to understand and föllow oral and written instructions.

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Equipment Operator 11 - DOES-Landfill

Minimum Qualifications: (Cont.)

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of public relations.
• Ability to learn and follow safety rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift/carry a minimum of eighty-five (85) pounds.
• Reaching with bilateral upper extremities into/up to/down to various heights.
• Bend, stoop, and squat.
• Push/pull with twenty-five (25) pounds of initial force.
• Climb ladders/stairs.
• Able to withstand extreme temperatures and vibration exposure with equipment tool use. Operate heavy equipment.

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE