Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at landfill for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner. The Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is also responsible for the coordination of activities of Equipment Operators. QUALIFICATIONS: - Performs pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards. - Continuously monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials. - Continuously monitors the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. - Performs and documents minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair. - Completes Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repai...