Heavy Equipment Operator - Part Time

Heavy Equipment Operator

Public Works – Solid Waste

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in support of county landfill operations.

• Operate a track hoe, packer, dozer, brush grinder, track loader, and other heavy equipment in the operation and maintenance of the county landfill.
• Perform equipment inspections and perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitor and inspect wells.
• Operate a roll‑off truck to collect and transport solid waste.
• Maintain landfill roads.
• Direct traffic at landfill.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and landfill operation regulations.
• Respond to after‑hour emergencies as needed.
• Perform related duties.

• Knowledge of relevant environmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of landfill operation.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in the operation of landfill equipment.
• Skill in providing customer services.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The Heavy Equipment Operator Crew leader assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot‑checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include state and federal environmental rules and regulations and county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

• The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in support of county landfill operations. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.

• Contacts are typically with co‑workers, other county employees, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

• The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.