Heavy Equipment Operator- Isle of Wight

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment operation to move, load, and compact solid waste. Observes instruments and surroundings while vehicle is in motion. Knows and follows all spotter rules. Performs daily preventive maintenance and safety checks in a timely and efficient manner. Effectively monitors waste stream for hazardous and dangerous materials.

At SPSA's Franklin and Isle of Wight Transfer Stations, this position is also responsible for performing Scalehouse duties including weighing trucks, processing transactions, and customer payments.

Work is performed under regular supervision and is carried out in accordance with standardized equipment operation practice and general work instruction. Direction is given through verbal and written communications.

The approximate amount of time spent on essential duties & responsibilities areas are as follows:

• Safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment operation to move, load, and compact solid waste.
  
  - 50%
• Performs Scalehouse duties including weighing trucks, processing transactions, and customer payments.
  
  - 15%
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and safety checks in a timely and effective manner.
  
  - 15%
• Effectively monitors waste stream for hazardous and dangerous materials - 10%
• Performs routine clerical duties such as completing station logs.
  
  - 10%

Experience & Education

• Required Education
  - High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Required Experience
  - Three years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment with at least one year as the primary operator of assigned equipment. Experience requirements may be reduced if the candidate has successfully completed an approved SPSA on-the-job training course.
• Required Licenses
  - Valid driver's license and safe driving record required to operate SPSA owned or leased vehicles.

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of heavy equipment, components, and operating techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of heavy equipment use in a solid waste transfer facility environment.
• Knowledge of traffic and safety rules and accident prevention.
• Skill in the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment under adverse conditions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Basic computer skills to complete daily logs, reports, and requisitions.
• Knowledge of scale house operations, current rates, codes and entering data. Generate reports and balance at the end of the day.
• Skill in processing credit/debit card transactions.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely while working through challenges.

Working Conditions

This position will work outdoors at SPSA Transfer Stations or the Landfill facility in all weather conditions, including adverse climatic conditions (i.e., dust, odor, hot, cold, rain, snow). Subjected to work in cold weather, hot sun, extreme heat and around continuous noise, dust, and odor from trash. Requires wearing appropriate personal safety gear. Must be available for shift work at some locations.

Machines, Tools & Equipment

This position will be required to regularly operate heavy and complex equipment, such as cranes, yard tractors, bulldozers, compactors/excavators, or wheel loaders, in a safe and effective manner.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Operate heavy industrial equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow standardized operation practices and guidelines.
• Spot and determine possible hazardous or other non-acceptable waste.
• Interact with the public in a pleasant, considerate, and efficient manner under sometimes adverse conditions.
• Read vehicle license plates, customer drivers licenses, and computer monitor in varying daylight and evening conditions.
• Perform computerized data entry accurately and rapidly.
• Communicate verbally with customers, the public, peers, and supervisors in a clear and concise manner.
• Process credit card transactions accurately and ensure balances are correct at the end of each shift.
• Read, write, and comprehend general instructions, safety procedures, and reports.
• Accurately complete daily logs, reports, and requisitions.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions given in English.
• Operate machinery in close working conditions requiring good eye/hand coordination.
• Perform maintenance checks and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Use both hands and both feet to operate equipment pedals, levers, steering wheels, and buttons.
• Physical ability to sit and adapt to constant jerking motions from equipment for extensive periods of time (8- or 10-hour shifts).
• Use provided three-point support system(s) that enables a person to use simultaneously two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand while ascending, descending, or moving about the machine/equipment.
• Reach and extend hands and arms above shoulder and in any direction.
• Manual dexterity to work with hand…