EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Job Summary: The Landfill Equipment Operator I operates various types of landfill heavy equipment under the supervision of an experienced operator.

Performs routine maintenance and related work as apparent or assigned under direction and supervision of experienced operator and maintenance personnel.

Essential Job Functions: Equipment Operator Operates landfill heavy equipment under close supervision of Landfill Supervisor/Transfer Station Supervisor and/or experienced operators.Drives dump truck hauling various materials.Operates off road dump truck, wheel loader, bulldozer, and farm tractor with bushhog and box blade.Operates other equipment as directed to improve operating skills and diversity, when assigned.Continuously monitors location of general public.

Equipment Maintenance Prior to operating equipment, performs safety and maintenance inspections of assigned equipment.While equipment is being operated, continuously monitor gauges and other indicators for non-standard conditions.Notifies Landfill Supervisor/Transfer Station Supervisor of mechanical or safety problems.

May assist with mechanical failure repairs.

Manual Labor Performs related manual labor as required to maintain landfill in best operation conditions.