Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title

Performs skilled trades work, operating heavy equipment to maintain the County landfill, performing equipment maintenance and repairs, assisting the public, and performing related work as required.

Full Time Pay: $39,037.00/year Part-Time Pay: $18.77/hour Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, compactors, and other vehicles and equipment used in the disposal of solid waste at the landfill. Compacts and covers C & D waste, yard waste, and recycling; checks and maintains level grade; fertilizes and seeds hills and slopes. Performs preventive maintenance and general repairs on equipment and inspects equipment.

Observes to ensure that items are placed in correct locations; removes contaminants from working areas. Also monitors for banned materials. Receives and responds to inquiries; assists the public with information on items prohibited materials, directs the public to the proper location for disposing of materials. Performs other related work as required.

Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, compactors, and other vehicles and equipment used in the disposal of solid waste at the landfill. Compacts and covers C & D waste, yard waste, and recycling; checks and maintains level grade; fertilizes and seeds hills and slopes. Performs preventive maintenance and general repairs on equipment and inspects equipment.

Observes to ensure that items are placed in correct locations; removes contaminants from working areas. Also monitors for banned materials. Receives and responds to inquiries; assists the public with information on items prohibited materials, directs the public to the proper location for disposing of materials. Performs other related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines, and of the standard mechanical components of trucks and heavy equipment. Considerable knowledge of the methods of landfill operations, including grading and drainage requirements, and regulations regarding the operations of a C&D, LCID landfill. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the detection of mechanical issues. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments Ability to work with coworkers in a teamwork environment.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in operating heavy equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina. Possession of or the ability to obtain the NC SWANA Landfill Operations Specialist certification within six months of employment (subject to NC SWANA scheduling)

Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances) Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability) and more!

Retirement Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction. 457 Deferred Compensation The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction.

Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income. Special Separation Allowance The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. 125 Flexible Benefit Plan Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses.

The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

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