What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator - PTNB position at Alexander County Government?
Position Description
Performs responsible skilled equipment operation at the County landfill and transfer station. Transfer Station Duties: The employee is responsible for loading solid waste into trailers in the transfer station and maneuvering around vehicles in a partially confined building. When a trailer is loaded employee weighs tractor trailer out at scale house and hooks to empty trailer. The employee performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs to the equipment. Employees are subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat, cold and noise. Work involves exposure to physical conditions such as moving mechanical parts; atmospheric conditions such as odors and dust, and skin exposure to oils. Employee may be exposed to human blood and is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Public Works/Facilities Director and is reviewed in progress and upon completion for adherence to standards. Work Schedule: Thursday & Friday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday 7:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Responsibilites
- Operates articulating loader to load waste onto tractor trailers at transfer station.
- Observes waste being dumped for proper materials; separates out materials not allowed; politely explains proper access and use of the transfer station to the public.
- Utilizes judgment when trailer is full; weighs trailer out, moves trailer into holding area and positions new trailer for loading solid waste using articulating loader on concrete floor.
- Performs preventive maintenance, and makes minor adjustments to heavy equipment.
- Cleans facility; washes concrete dumping area and transfer station walls; picks up litter around the facility, roads and loading bay.
- Cleans and washes equipment on a periodic basis.
- Cleans building office and bathroom area.
- Reports any unsafe conditions of equipment and other necessary repairs to supervisor.
- Responsible for performing waste screening reports.
- Responsible for equipment maintenance record keeping.
- Maintains contact with vendors/public during supervisor’s absence.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Must work closely with the public and educate them on proper waste disposal.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities and limitations of heavy equipment used.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods of transfer station operation including regulation regarding solid waste materials disposed of at the transfer station.
- Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of heavy equipment.
- Ability to make minor adjustments and perform preventive maintenance to heavy equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the general public.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Required Minimum Education / Experience
- Graduation from high school and some experience in the operation of heavy equipment including construction experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
