Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Luxora, Arkansas

SUMMARY:

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Director operates Landfill machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ➢ Operate heavy equipment and maintenance equipment, bulldozer, frontend loader, excavator, tractor, compactor, and skid steer as directed. Responsible for equipment and property. ➢ Preform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment. ➢ Perform manual labor duties. ➢ Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned. ➢ Be able to pass exams to obtain Solid Waste License.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED, one year experience is preferred but not mandatory. Must be able to pass exam for state solid waste license. OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Needs to be familiar with heavy equipment and be able to follow specifications and instructions. Must be able to communicate with public and co-workers effectively. Some mechanical experience/training is beneficial. The incumbent must be in good physical condition. Some problem solving when addressing some maintenance issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms and use hands to handle or feel objects/controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth perception vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pay:

$17.25 - $18.64 per hour

Work Location:

In person