HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

SUMMARY
Performs all duties as directed by Landfill Supervisor regarding equipment operation, traffic control, spotting trucks for dumping, assisting in cleaning and maintaining vehicles, buildings, and grounds. Reports directly to Landfill Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assig

• Operates landfill equipment such as water truck, sweeper truck, roll-off truck, backhoe, and other equipment as needed.
• Complete daily inspection logs and regulatory reporting forms.
• Take accurate readings at leachate lift stations.
• Repair erosion and leachate outbreaks.
• Fuel vehicles and equipment.
• Direct traffic to proper area for dumping and assures that vehicles are located properly prior to dumping.
• Open landfill gates for business and lock gates at end of day.
• Pick up windblown litter around landfill site and on access roads and highways.
• Assist drivers of waste hauling trucks as needed.
• Assist in cleaning of tracks and wheels of landfill equipment throughout the day.
• Assist in installing metal poles and plastic litter fence around landfill site.
• Clean offices and maintenance building.
• Apply alternative daily cover, mulch, and grass seed.
• Maintain the odor control system.
• Assist mechanic during the performance of basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment. For example change tires, retrieve parts …

• High school diploma or an equivalent recognized certification.
• Experience in maintenance activities and light/medium equipment operation.
• Experience working at a Landfill is preferred.
  

• Light and medium equipment.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions/manuals, and procedure manuals.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional tasks specific to work location, department, or line of business.

• Valid Ohio driver's license required
• Ohio CDL Class A or B Driver’s License preferred

• Answers all incoming calls in a pleasant, professional and courteous manner by the third ring.
• A general knowledge of SWACO programs is known and receptionist is able to answer frequently asked questions from the public. When the requested person is not available and no one else is able to answer the caller’s questions, follow company policy and procedure to take and deliver messages.
• Transfer calls by using intercom and phone system.
• Greets and handles walk-ins clients and vendors. Turns away solicitors in a clear, but friendly way.
• Logs in front office deliveries and requests guest sign into the log book. Announces arrival of guests and parcels to the appropriate person, in a timely manner. Guests will be offered refreshments, such as coffee or water, while they wait for the staff member.
• Collects and distributes mail, faxes and messages.
• Maintains appearance of the reception area. All newspapers and periodicals are kept neatly and only timely reading material will be available.
• Responsible for obtaining back up when unable to answer the phones.
• Turns off equipment after use and transfers the phone system to night service at the end of the day.
• Maintains copiers and fax machines, which includes keeping the machines stocked with paper and notifying repair and/or maintenances serves when machines are not functioning properly.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

• Operates Semi tractor trailers, trackhoes, front-end loaders, roll-off trucks and other equipment in a safe and courteous manner in accordance with all State of Ohio motor vehicle laws.
• Secure all loads in accordance with State of Ohio motor vehicle laws.
• Completes daily equipment inspection and drivers logs.
• Maintain inside and outside equipment appearance/cleanliness.
• Follow all SWACO facility rules and procedures.
• Reports all accidents/incidents to immediate supervisor.
• Reports equipment failures and malfunctions and completes repair order for Mechanics
• Reports all safety concerns
• Operate facility scales/computer program.
• Fuel vehicles and equipment and record vehicle data accurately.
• Direct traffic to proper area for dumping waste at transfer stations.
• Assist in cleaning of equipment throughout the day.
• Assist mechanic during the performance of basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment, for example change tires and retrieve parts.
• Pick up wind blown litter around SWACO facilities, access roads and public roads adjacent to the site.
• Open facility gates for business and lock gates at end of day.
  
  

• High school diploma, GED or an equivalent recognized certification required.
• Previous experience in operating semi-tractor trailers, trackhoes, front-end loaders, roll-off trucks or other equipment.
• Experience backing onto a tipper is preferred

• Operation of: Light, medium, and heavy equipment.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Read, interpret and follow documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions/manuals, and procedure manuals.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

• Valid Ohio Class A CDL required