Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

About the role

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The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations within the City. This is accomplished by using equipment such as: backhoes, rollers, graders, and front-end loaders to complete construction projects; assisting with operations; when assigned to landfill: operating dozers and compactors on a 3:1 slope, driving articulated dump trucks and operating excavators. Other duties include performing preventative maintenance; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.

• Performs heavy equipment operation 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; and maintaining site compliance.
• Performs preventative maintenance by greasing equipment; cleaning filters; checking all fluids; inspecting undercarriage; tracking inspections; and cleaning tracks.
• Assists with landfill operations by screening waste that may be hazardous and providing facility maintenance.
• Excavating loads of metal for recycling; moving wood chips, recycled dirt, and concrete
• Maintaining stockpiles; pushing brush, wood, concrete, and dirt with Bulldozer.
• Moving litter fences to reduce windblown litter from leaving the site; and other litter prevention duties as required.
• Responding to after hours emergencies, such as fires, as needed.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Pay Starting at $20.80

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Experience: Two years experience.
• Licenses: Valid Class A CDL Driver's License required within 6 months of employment.
• Certifications Required: EPA Certification for Refrigerants (when assigned to Landfill).

The City of Grand Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Selection is based on the candidates whose background, qualifications, and any preferences requested from the hiring manager that most likely closely match the requirements for the job.