Heavy Equipment Operator Senior (Internal Applicants ONLY

Heavy Equipment Operator Senior

The Heavy Equipment Operator Senior safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment operation to move, load, and compact solid waste at SPSA's Transfer Stations or Tire Processing Facility. Leads and coordinates assignments of work crews, ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks. 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.

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 oral and written communications. Provides direct supervision of employees in the absence of the work site supervisor.

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

Safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment operation to move, load, and compact solid waste. Leads and coordinates assignments of work crews, ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks.

Performs daily preventive maintenance and safety checks in a timely and effective manner.

Effectively monitors waste stream for hazardous and dangerous materials.

Performs routine clerical duties such as completing station logs, inventory and permits.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, however, provides direct supervision of employees in the absence of the work-site supervisor.

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, plus one year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. (The supervisory requirement can be waived if the candidate has been a Heavy Equipment Operator at SPSA for at least one year and has demonstrated knowledge of SPSA's policies and procedures.)

Required Licenses
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record required to operate SPSA owned or leased vehicles.

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.

Mechanical knowledge and skills.

Basic computer skills to complete daily logs, reports, and requisitions.

Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner while working through challenges as they may arise.

Skill in organizing, scheduling, and monitoring the progress of work assigned to subordinates.

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.

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

This position requires the ability to:

• Operate heavy industrial equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Follow standardized operation practices and guidelines.
• Spot and make determination of possible hazardous or other non-acceptable waste.
• Coordinate workflow and motivate others to perform assigned duties in the absence of direct supervision.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to relay information.
• 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…