Heavy Equipment Operator (3 Positions)

Position Code: RDF-18-03

Department:
Location: , Texas
Pay Rate: $20.69 - $30.62 per hour DOQ

Posted on: August 14, 2018 | Closes on: December 28, 2018

Responsibility Summary

  1. Operates and monitors performance of the heavy construction type equipment, such as landfill compactors, bulldozers, loaders, scrapers, off-road articulated dump trucks, motor graders, etc., within the landfill.
  2. Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment operated with minimal supervision.
  3. Monitors certain process operations as directed by supervisor.
  4. Responsible for housekeeping in assigned units.
  5. Responsible for observing safe work practices.
  6. Verify that delivered waste is in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

Basic Requirements

  1. Requires sustained mental attention regarding correct process adjustments necessary for proper Landfill maintenance.
  2. Spatial discrimination; eye-hand-foot coordination; manual dexterity; ability to follow written and oral instructions; generally good physical condition.
  3. Minimum of two years of experience in operation of heavy construction type equipment.
  4. Heavy Equipment training such as is offered by vocational-technical schools or privately operated, independent vocational school.
  5. Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.
  6. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.