Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment to support daily landfill operations at an industrial and E&P waste facility. This role involves managing incoming waste, maintaining landfill roads and working areas, processing sludge and liquid waste, and performing routine equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate dozers, loaders, graders, excavators, and other heavy equipment.

• Manage, spread, and place incoming waste throughout the landfill.

• Process sludge and liquid waste by mixing with fly ash for landfill disposal.

• Maintain landfill roads, grades, and working surfaces.

• Assist with scale house duties, truck check-in/out, and ticket processing as needed.

• Conduct equipment inspections and perform basic preventive maintenance.

• Identify equipment issues and coordinate repairs.

• Monitor site conditions for safety and compliance.

• Support landfill operations handling approximately 60 truckloads per shift.

• Follow daily assignments provided by the Operations Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• GED or HS diploma

• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment

• Valid drivers license

• Ability to work outdoors in an industrial environment.

• Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong safety mindset and ability to work independently

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Landfill, waste management, construction, mining, or oilfield experience.

• Scale house or truck ticketing experience.

• Ability to read grades and slopes.

• Experience with industrial waste, drill cuttings, sludge, or E&P waste operations.