Solid Waste Equipment Operator Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Solid Waste Equipment Operator 
Salary $44,432.00

• $45,448.

00 Annually Location different locations in Hanover County, VA Job Type Full-time Job Number 202500174 Department Public Works Opening Date 07/21/2025 Closing Date Continuous

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Description Join Hanover County as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator and make a direct impact in keeping our community clean and safe. You’ll take on a variety of tasks, including hauling recyclables, maintaining streets and drainage systems, and assisting with repairs. CDL training is provided, along with opportunities for growth and advancement.

General Description:

This is a skilled position. The incumbent operates heavy equipment related to the recycling, drainage maintenance, collection and disposal of waste.

Organization:

The Solid Waste Equipment Operator is part of Hanover County’s Career Development Program (CD). The Equipment Operator Ladder has four (4) levels: Solid Waste Equipment Operator I, II, III and Senior. Incumbents report to a Waste Disposal/Collection Superintendent and supervise no staff. However, Solid Waste Equipment Operators may serve as crew leaders to a supplemental workforce.

Essential Functions:

Operates heavy equipment/vehicles, such as hook lift truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, track, or wheel loader.
Hauls waste and recyclables
Work to upgrade metals for recycling
Performs street sign installations
Operates a mechanical sweeper and other rental equipment
Performs drainage easement and basin maintenance and repairs.
Provides customer services, such as scale operation.
Assists with repairs and installation of compactors as needed.
Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
May act as lead with SWOs and/or inmate work crew
Uses hand tools and performs heavy labor
Able to deal effectively and professionally with public
Responds to emergencies as required
Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Hazards Chemicals

• Possible exposure to household hazardous waste.
  Conditions
• Driving/operating heavy equipment during adverse weather conditions. Environment Field
• Routine exposure to adverse weather, dust, fumes, odors, noise, vibrations, and repetition.

Physical Effort Must be able to lift 75 pounds and maneuver up to 100 pounds periodically.
Requires walking and standing. D.

Non-exempt Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to understand and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to complete paperwork. Must be able to operate independently. Ability to communicate and to interact positively with the public, required.

Education, Experience and Training:

High school diploma or equivalent required with one (1) year of operator experience preferred

• OR•Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional experience and training.

Special Conditions:

Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License
Commercial Driver’s License, Class B within 120 Days of Employment
CFC Certification within 180 Days of Employment
Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Screen/Breath Alcohol and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter.
Twelve-month probationary period
Shift Work, including weekends, holidays and nights
Work beyond normal work schedule
Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
Ability to provide a contact phone number for accessibility within a reasonable time period as determined by management

Revision Date:

January 2015 Employer
Hanover County Government
Address
7515 Library Drive Hanover, Virginia, 23069
Phone
804-365-6075 Website
http://www.hanovercounty.gov