What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Equipment Operator position at Hanover County, VA?
Salary : $39,456.00 - $46,000.00 Annually
Location : different locations in Hanover County, VA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 202500021
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
General Description : This is a skilled position. The incumbent operates heavy equipment related to the recycling, drainage maintenance, collection and disposal of waste.
Organization : The Solid Waste Equipment Operator is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Equipment Operator Ladder has four (4) levels : Solid Waste Equipment Operator I, II, III and Senior. Incumbents report to a Waste Disposal / Collection Superintendent and supervise no staff. However, Solid Waste Equipment Operators may serve as crew leaders to a supplemental workforce.
Essential Functions :
- Operates heavy equipment / vehicles, such as hook lift truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, track, or wheel loader.
- Hauls waste and recyclables
- Work to upgrade metals for recycling
- Performs street sign installations
- Operates a mechanical sweeper and other rental equipment
- Performs drainage easement and basin maintenance and repairs.
- Provides customer services, such as scale operation.
- Assists with repairs and installation of compactors as needed.
- Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- May act as lead with SWOs and / or inmate work crew
- Uses hand tools and performs heavy labor
- Able to deal effectively and professionally with public
- Responds to emergencies as required
- Performs related work as assigned.
Working Conditions : Hazards
Environment
Physical Effort
D. Non-exempt
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Must be able to understand and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to complete paperwork. Must be able to operate independently. Ability to communicate and to interact positively with the public, required.
Education, Experience and Training : High school diploma or equivalent required with one (1) year of operator experience preferred - OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional experience and training.
Special Conditions :
Revision Date : January 2015
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below : This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.
Do you have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and to maneuver objects weighing as much as 100 lbs.?
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
What type of driver's license do you have?
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Salary : $39,456 - $46,000
