Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Join Our Team as a Landfill Equipment Operator!
Are you someone who takes pride in keeping the community clean and running efficiently? We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Landfill Equipment Operator. You’ll play an essential role in managing waste disposal operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely at the Landfill, while operating cutting-edge heavy machinery.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer a salary package that’s commensurate with your experience, plus a range of benefits to keep you and your family covered.
• Impact the Community: Your work directly contributes to the cleanliness and environmental safety of the area, making a tangible difference every day.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a team that works together to get the job done, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

If you’re ready to be a part of something important and are excited to operate some of the most powerful machinery in the field, apply now and let’s make a difference together!

What We're Looking For:

• A Detail-Oriented Problem Solver: You should be able to assess machinery performance, troubleshoot, and take quick action to resolve issues.
• Safety-First Mentality: You’ll work in varying weather conditions and might come into contact with potential hazards—so being able to work safely and follow safety procedures is key!
• Team Player: Clear communication is a must as you’ll interact with your team, supervisors, and the public on a daily basis.
• Experienced Equipment Operator: If you’ve spent time behind the wheel of compactors, bulldozers, and similar machinery, you’ll be a great fit! Experience with hand tools and hydraulic systems is also a plus.

What You'll Do:

• Operate Heavy Equipment: Take control of compactors, bulldozers, scrapers, and other heavy machinery to dispose of refuse efficiently and safely.
• Maintain Site Access: Ensure that roads leading to the Landfill remain safe and accessible, regardless of the weather or work conditions.
• End-of-Day Refuse Coverage: Safely cover refuse each day to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Keep Equipment in Top Shape: Perform routine checks, maintain machinery, and log service issues. You’ll also carry out preventive maintenance like oil changes to keep everything running at peak performance.
• Supervise Vehicle Flow: Monitor incoming vehicles, help direct customers, and ensure that unloading is done safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with the Team: Work closely with other employees and supervisors to meet daily goals and handle any issues that arise.

• Exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including seasonal weather.
• Potential exposure to hazardous fumes and odors.
• The ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including lifting and climbing.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Experience & Qualifications: High school diploma (or equivalent), plus at least 1-3 years of equipment operation experience. A valid Texas driver’s license is required.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, and disposal regulations—whether they’re local, state, or federal.
• Physical Fitness: The role involves lifting, bending, and handling equipment or materials used in waste disposal, so physical stamina is important.

Salary : $49,180