Landfill Equipment Operator

Compensation

Range: $20.89 - $26.77 per hour.

The City of High Point is seeking a dependable and skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support daily operations at the Kersey Valley landfill and Ingleside Compost facility. This hands‑on role involves operating a variety of heavy machinery to move solid waste and compost materials, maintain haul roads and ditches, and support site upkeep.

• Drive dump trucks, loaders, dozers, compactors, and other large equipment to move, level, and compact materials.
• Operate foot‑clutch truck‑tractor with lowboy trailer to transport equipment between locations.
• Operate tanker truck to pump leachate at various job site locations; move pumps, hoses, and related equipment as needed.
• Operate Trash‑Master compactor to push, level, and compact waste and apply cover dirt at the landfill.
• Operate front‑end loader at both the landfill and compost facility.
• Operate heavy earth‑moving equipment including bulldozers, flushers, and other machinery at the landfill and Ingleside Compost Facility.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, including greasing, servicing, and minor repairs or adjustments.
• Operate tandem dump truck to haul dirt for landfill cover or to transport Ingleside rejects.
• Operate backhoe and motor grader for construction and maintenance of haul roads and drainage ditches.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, sowing grass seed, and planting trees.
• Install and remove temporary perimeter fencing as needed.
• Walk the landfill perimeter to collect windblown trash and debris.
• Provide coverage at the scale house and assist with basic computer‑related tasks.
• Follow all OSHA and City safety standards and policies; ensure work aligns with the NC DEQ‑approved operations plan for the facility.
• Assist other Public Services departments during inclement weather, storm events, or declared emergencies.
• Cross‑train with all equipment necessary for daily operations.

• Must have the ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL within 1 year of hire.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Some experience with heavy equipment.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to meet facility operational needs.

• Possess a valid NC Commercial (CDL) driver's license.
• Some experience as a Mechanic.
• English and Spanish Language skills.

• Required to express and receive information through spoken word when communicating with co‑workers, citizens, and applicants.

• Acuity, far – Clear vision at 20 feet or more; necessary for observing employment tests, driving, or addressing an audience.
• Acuity, near – Clear vision at 20 inches or less; needed for reading business documents.
• Depth perception – Ability to see in three dimensions and judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision – Must be able to see a wide area up, down, and side‑to‑side while focused on a single point.
• Accommodation – Ability to adjust focus quickly; important for work at varying distances.

• Medium to Heavy Work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds when using groundskeeping tools.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds regularly.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally when operating front‑end loader, truck‑tractor with lowboy trailer, tanker, trash‑master compactor, earth‑moving pans, bulldozer, flusher, tandem‑axle dump truck, backhoe, and motor grader.
• Periods of sedentary work while operating equipment; also includes walking, standing, and bending.
• Reaching – Extending arms or hands in any direction.
• Handling – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands.
• Fingering – Using fingers for pinching or picking tasks, rather than full‑hand actions.

• Reasoning Ability – Apply logical thinking and knowledge of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks; must comprehend, respond promptly, and exercise sound judgment.
• Mathematics Ability – Must apply arithmetic skills to count and ensure proper load distribution across landfill areas.
• Language Ability – Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Work is performed outdoors; employee is…