What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Operations Specialist (LOS)/Certified LOS position at Catawba County Government?
Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator looking for work in a stable, progressive environment?Catawba County Utilities and Engineering is recruiting for a Landfill Operations Specialist. In this position, you will use heavy equipment to operate and maintain the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill and Construction and Demolition Landfills, and other areas such as treatment and processing, tires, white goods, buffer, and electronic and paint recycling in accordance with regulations. You will assist in daily operations such as; hauling cover dirt, dust control, maintaining access roads, installing erosion control, use of GPS grading system, and general clean up. You will also assist in the expansion of Landfill gas collection system, Household Hazardous Waste Collection events and other duties as assigned.
This position works Saturdays and holidays on a rotating basis.
- Operate landfill heavy equipment
- Maintain heavy equipment by greasing and blowing out debris, checking tires, etc.; Inform supervisor of issues with equipment/completion of work order request as needed
- Maintain daily inspections and complete equipment charts
- Inspect loads for unacceptable material and remove for proper disposal
- Cover workface daily
- Maintain other areas such as electronic and paint recycling area and shingle recycling area
- Assist in other projects/events and duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED equivalent and 2 years of experience in operation of heavy equipment and/or farm equipment.
- Prefer candidates with experience operating heavy equipment in a landfill environment.
- Ideal candidate will hold a North Carolina Landfill Operations Certificate.
- Salary commensurate with this certification and preferred experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid NC Driver’s License with safe driving record is required. (Valid Commercial Driver’s license is preferred.)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong hand/eye coordination to operate equipment
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds), standing/walking/stooping, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in an outdoors, landfill environment including during inclement weather
Salary : $39,837
