Heavy Equipment Operator Solid Waste

Self McNeilly Landfill
250 Fielding Rd
Cherryville, NC 28021

Performs intermediate technical work operating medium to large, motorized equipment in the performance of a variety of public works and utility maintenance activities including the collection and transportation of refuse and recycling containers from the Cleveland County's Solid Waste/Recycling Collection Centers, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Solid Waste Operations Supervisor.

The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and 2-3 Saturdays based on a rotation schedule. May have to work on a Holiday based on a rotation schedule. (Will not work more than 40 hours in a week)

• Drive trucks over an established route in accordance with a collection schedule to collect containers from collection sites.
• Complete a variety of daily records on departmental equipment and activities including transporting refuse to a designated disposal site or processing center.
• Perform maintenance on all landfill equipment and trucks as required.
• Report equipment breakdown to Solid Waste Operations Supervisor and assist with repairs as needed.
• Maintain day to day contact with Solid Waste Operations Supervisor and/or staff regarding operational changes and scheduling instructions.
• Exercise a high degree of independent judgment in obeying all safe driving practices and traffic laws while in transit.
• Survey sites periodically and problem-solve day to day operational activities, reporting conditions to Solid Waste Operations Supervisor.
• Ensure that unauthorized materials and hazardous waste are not collected or transported to the Cleveland County Landfill.
• Check equipment and trucks for needed service or repairs daily, including motor oil, hydraulic fluid, water or anti‑freeze levels, tire pressures, batteries, belts, hoses, tires, lights, cables, turn signals, backup alarm and other instruments to determine if the equipment and truck is operational.
• Complete reports for requested repairs or services as needed.
• Fuel equipment and trucks at the end of each shift.
• Ensure the cleanliness of both interior and exterior of equipment and trucks on a daily and weekly schedule.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years' experience operating heavy motorized equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Effective public service and communication techniques.
• Knowledge of solid waste/recycling programs and practices.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Semi‑skilled in performing mechanical and preventive maintenance work.
• Knowledge of common types of solid waste authorized for disposal.
• Knowledge of prohibited and hazardous waste.
• Ability to work in an environment that may include exposure to noise, vehicle exhaust fumes, vibrations, and varying temperature and weather conditions.
• Ability to work a varied schedule.
• Resourcefulness in planning and directing refuse collection drivers.
• Good social skills in relation to supervision and public contact.
• Some knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing refuse collection equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to operate refuse collection equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility and detect signs of mechanical failure.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of employment.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Subject to random drug screenings.

This work requires occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force. Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, reaching…