Landfill Equipment Operator (FT)

This position is responsible for operating equipment at the county landfill.

Major Duties:

• Operates a compactor and dozer to push, compact and cover solid waste at the landfill.
• Operates various heavy equipment as needed, including a bulldozer, motor grader, front-

end loader, pan, tractor, and water truck.

• Operates a track dozer to dig and move dirt.
• Sorts recyclables; hauls materials to nearby markets.
• Fuels equipment and performs routine preventive maintenance such as lubricating and

changing oil and filters.

• Operates lawn mower and weed-eater to perform grounds maintenance duties.
• Performs general laboring duties as needed, including pumping water, building silt fences,

picking up debris, and cleaning silt pond.

• Performs daily maintenance and basic operations at the water treatment plant.
• Cleans recycling area.
• Operates scales as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the

position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having

had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of

Georgia.

The successful candidate must pass a Background/Reference Check, and Pre-Employment Drug

Screenings prior to the start of employment.