Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

pubSummary/b/u/pp/pThe Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill processes trash by compacting and pushing the waste with a dozer, at the landfills. Places soil cover over the trash with other heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators and rock trucks. Other equipment which may be operated are water trucks, roll off trucks and backhoes.p/ppubJob Description/b/u/pulliEnsure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash. /liliKeep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables./liliInspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required./liliKeep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills./liliKeep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely./liliBe aware of emergency contacts and procedures./liliPerform any other duties assigned by Landfill supervisor./liliReports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor./liliAbility to work overtime as spanneeded.                                                                    /span/liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulp/ppbuRequired Qualifications:/u/b/pulliHigh School Diploma and/or GED./liliMust be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions pertaining to assigned vehicles./lili1 year of operating 950 CAT, 938 CAT, Hauling Truck./liliGood communication skills./liliAbility to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations./li/ulp/ppbuPreferred Qualifications:/u/b/pulliBilingual – English/Spanish./liliBasic first aid and CPR training./li/ulp/ppbuspanPhysical/Environmental/span Demands:/u/b/pulliPhysical:ulliStanding, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, amp; smelling continuously./liliProblem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, amp; interpersonal abilities continuously./liliEye/hand coordination, handling, amp; wrist motion continuously./li/ul/liliEnvironmental:ulliExposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, amp; noise continuously./liliWorks outside only. /li/ul/li/ulp/pp​ubSalary:/b/uspan $31.25 /spanspan(Includes Prevailing Wage which is /spanspanthe combination of the basic hourly wage and the value of fringe benefits)/span/pp/ph2buspanBenefits:/span/u/b/h2divullispanCompetitive wages/span/lilispanComprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision/span/lilispan401K/span/lilispanLife Insurance/span/lilispanPaid Vacation and Sick Time/span/lilispanCareer plan/span/lilispanRecognition programs/span/lilispanProfessional development learning/span/lilispanAn exceptional work environment/span/li/ulpispan /span/i/ppispanAthens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran/span/i/p/div