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Landfill Equipment Operator III

City of Augusta, GA | Augusta, GA

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Posted Date 2/10/2025
Description Salary: $54,187.00 Annually
Location : Augusta, GA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 201203744
Department: ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION
This is a senior position in its classification, which handles complex work activities and operates heavy equipment and off-road complex specialty machines such as yard tractors, farm tractors, bulldozers, compactors, excavators or wheel loaders, waste compactors & dozers at a recycling center, landfill, transfer station or other waste location for the purpose of transporting, transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient, safe and effective manner. Work is performed under regular supervision and is carried out in accordance with standardized equipment operation practice and general work instruction. Direction is given through oral and written communications.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment/ specialized machine operation in order to maintain and construct a landfill by using equipment to push trash; maintaining the appropriate grade and compaction levels; hauling dirt; loading truck with excavator; driving truck to work site; combining trash and dirt in order to grade.
  • Cleans and inspects all types of heavy equipment/machines in an effort to increase life expectancy and improve reliability. Continuously monitor 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.
  • Inspects equipment/machines for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts, maintains basic fluid levels on assigned equipment. Performs and documents minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority
  • Drives large tractor-trailer rigs and low-boys to transport solid waste between transfer stations, other sites and the landfill and/or to move construction equipment to and from job sites; positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or unloading of equipment and materials; and secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load
  • Utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
  • Communicates with supervisor, coworkers, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, reviews status of work, exchanges information, or resolves problems: communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel;, and returns as necessary.
  • Trains and leads the work of others as directed by the supervisor
  • Provides coverage during special events and activities as needed: responds to after-hours hauling needs, emergency and disaster situations as needed; provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
  • As Required perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, landfill compactors, and off-road trucks performing duties associated with landfill operations or public works infrastructure maintenance or construction repairs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Must be proficient in heavy equipment operations.
  • Must have mechanical skills to complete maintenance of equipment.
  • Must have knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
  • Must be experienced in equipment cleaning and standards and procedures.
  • Must have knowledge of operation of front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snow blowers and other pieces of heavy equipment for maintenance and storage
  • Must have the ability to operate single axel trucks in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Must have the ability to read, and write to record activities and maintain daily records.
  • Must have the ability to work independently or as a team member, successfully.
Licensing:
  • Possession of valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.
  • Operator of heavy equipment such as dozer, excavator, landfill compactor, and off-road trucks does not require valid Driver's License.
Certification:
• Posses CDL class "B" license or Certified Landfill Operator certification,; depending on areas of assignment.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
  • Physical Abilities: Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged sitting, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); ability to lift 50 ponds two feet off the ground; may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
  • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally
  • Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to such adverse environmental conditions as high pressure gas & water lines, insects, poisonous plants, animals, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, electric currents, disease, raw sewage, blood, or pathogenic substances.
OTHER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:

Vacation

Holiday

Sick

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pension

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below:
01

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms?
  • Yes
  • No
02

Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?
  • Yes
  • No
03

If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded)
  • Yes
  • No
  • This question does not apply to me.
04

To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months?
  • Yes
  • No
  • This question does not apply to me.
05

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.)
  • Yes
  • No
06

Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note: You will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}
  • No High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
07

How many years of heavy equipment operation experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2-5 years of experience
  • 6 or more years of experience
08

Please describe your experience operating heavy equipment.
09

Do you currently possess a Certified Landfill Operator (CLO) certification?
  • Yes
  • No
10

Do you posses or have the ability to obtain a CDL Class B License with hazmat endorsement within 24 months of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
Required Question
Salary26.05 Hour
Trade
Equipment Operator
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