Landfill Equipment Operator

** Compensation Range**$20.89 - $26.77

* Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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* Who We Are:

** At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
** Our Core Values:**
* ** Integrity**:
Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
* ** Responsibility**: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
* ** Partnership**:
Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
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* What We Offer:

** The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
* PTO earned within first year
* 12 Paid Holidays per year
* Tuition Reimbursement Plan
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
** What You'll Do:
** 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.
Duties include driving dump trucks, loaders, dozers, compactors, and other large equipment to move, level, and compact materials. The position also includes basic equipment maintenance, site cleanup such as collecting windblown debris, and occasional light computer work at the scale house. Operators assist with seasonal tasks like mowing, seeding, and planting, and may be called upon to support other departments during severe weather or emergency events.
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and requires attention to safety, teamwork, and the ability to follow operational guidelines. If you take pride in operating heavy equipment and supporting critical public services, this may be the right fit for you.
** Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
*** Operates foot-clutch truck-tractor with lowboy trailer to transport equipment between locations.
* Operates tanker truck to pump leachate at various job site locations; moves pumps, hoses, and related equipment as needed.
* Operates Trash-Master compactor to push, level, and compact waste and apply cover dirt at the landfill.
* Operates front-end loader at both the landfill and compost facility.
* Operates heavy earth-moving equipment including bulldozers, flushers, and other machinery at the landfill and Ingleside Compost Facility (ICF).
* Performs basic equipment maintenance, including greasing, servicing, and minor repairs or adjustments.
* Operates tandem dump truck to haul dirt for landfill cover or to transport Ingleside rejects.
* Operates backhoe and motor grader for construction and maintenance of haul roads and drainage ditches.
* Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, sowing grass seed, and planting trees.
* Installs and removes temporary perimeter fencing as needed.
* Walks the landfill perimeter to collect windblown trash and debris.
* Provides coverage at the scale house and assists with basic computer-related tasks.
* Follows all OSHA and City safety standards and policies; ensures work aligns with the NC DEQ-approved operations plan for the facility.
* Assists other Public Services departments during inclement weather, storm events, or declared emergencies.
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* Qualifications:

**** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** 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
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** Possess a valid NC Commercial (CDL) driver's license
* Some experience as a Mechanic
* English and Spanish Language skills
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
** Hearing/Speaking – Required to express and receive information through spoken word when communicating with co-workers, citizens, and…