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 effective 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.

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.

- 65%

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, inventory & permits.

- 10%

• 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. Trains and instructs subordinate employees, promoting teamwork to accomplish tasks in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• At Transfer Stations, utilize heavy equipment to push and pack household waste deposited on the floor into transfer vehicles.
• At Tire Processing Facility, utilizes heavy equipment to move and stack discarded tires onto tire shredder equipment to produce cover material for Landfill and other purposes.
• Knows and follows all spotter rules. Safely directs traffic and keeps wait time to a minimum. Maintains safe distances between vehicles and equipment.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and safety checks in a timely and effective manner. Maintain basic fluid levels on assigned equipment.
• Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.
• Monitors performance of assigned equipment and provides accurate and timely reports of deficiencies or other needs to supervisor.
• Observes instruments and surroundings while vehicle is in motion.
• Responsible for the proper use, operation, and cleanliness of the equipment. Conscientiously operates equipment in a manner which promotes longevity and maximum value.
• Effectively monitors waste stream for hazardous and dangerous materials and for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Inspects and prohibits hazardous or other non-acceptable waste at the Transfer Station.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as completing station logs, field and time reports and requisitions.
• Participates in cleanup activities as directed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

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

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, 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.

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

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.
• 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.

Working Conditions

This position will work outdoors at SPSA Transfer Stations or…