What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Gaston County Government?
The Solid Waste & Recycling Division is primarily responsible for the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste generated in the County as required by North Carolina State Law and in accordance with all applicable local regulations. Gaston County currently uses an integrated solid waste management plan consisting of sanitary landfilling, compost/mulch, recycling, and related waste reduction programs. Eighteen years of age; completion of eighth grade or equivalent providing proof of ability to read, write, understand, and follow oral and/or written instructions AND a minimum of two and a half (21/2) years of experience in the actual operation of a variety of specialized heavy duty equipment.
Daily involvement with work that involves a chance of major injury or loss of life or prolonged exposure to hazardous working conditions or severe weather conditions. Exposure to unfavorable health or safety conditions is constantly present.
Must be willing to obtain the SWANA landfill operations specialist certification within six (6) months of hire.Must be able to work varying work schedules between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays as scheduled.
Must have a valid drivers license.
The candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
- Operates bull dozers, pans, graders, front end loaders, and heavy duty dump trucks; excavates and moves dirt and debris according to defined procedure.
- Operates trash compactor in the compacting of garbage and general refuse within a sanitary landfill.
- Performs visual inspections of equipment and performs routine maintenance of equipment.
- Reports the presence of unsafe working conditions or hazardous materials.
- Installs fencing and cuts trees and brush.
- Provides general information to the public.
- Removes rock from new construction areas.
- Helps maintain haul roads
- Hauls refuse and recyclables from County convenience sites which may require CDL License
- Directs traffic into and out of the working face area.
- Maintains safety procedures on site between County employees and all hauling vehicles.
- Other related duties as needed.
Daily involvement with work that involves a chance of major injury or loss of life or prolonged exposure to hazardous working conditions or severe weather conditions. Exposure to unfavorable health or safety conditions is constantly present.
Must be willing to obtain the SWANA landfill operations specialist certification within six (6) months of hire.Must be able to work varying work schedules between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays as scheduled.
Must have a valid drivers license.
The candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
Salary : $17 - $28
