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Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer Operator) Southeastern Public Service Authority - 3.7 Suffolk, VA Job Details Full-time $23.52 - $29.41 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Excavator Heavy equipment operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Dozer Loader operation Construction experience Full Job Description Southeastern Public Service Authority ( SPSA ) operates an integrated solid waste management system that includes eight member communities in Southeast Virginia since 1985. Member of the Virginia Retirement System. Work Year-Round! SPSA is currently recruiting for a Landfill Equipment Operator for our Regional Landfill. Must have experience operating heavy and complex equipment, such as yard tractors, farm tractors, bulldozers, compactor, excavators or wheel loaders in a safe and effective manner.

•In order to be considered for this position, please complete an application by going to the SPSA website at: Employment Opportunities |

SPSA, VA

The Landfill Equipment Operator is responsible for: Safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment operation in order to maintain and construct a landfill 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. Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts, maintain basic fluid levels on assigned equipment. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority. Observes instruments and surroundings while vehicle is in motion. Responsible for the proper use, operation and cleanliness of the equipment. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority. Continuously monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials. Cleans and inspects all types of heavy equipment in an effort to increase life expectancy and improve reliability. Participates in cleanup activities as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and three years in the operation of heavy construction equipment with at least one year as the primary operator of assigned equipment. Must have thorough knowledge of heavy construction equipment, the components and operating techniques of type of equipment assigned.

•In order to be considered for this position, please complete an application by going to the SPSA website at: Employment Opportunities |

SPSA, VA

Job Type:

Full-time Starting between: $23.52 - $29.41/hour Based on

Experience Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.52 - $29.41 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to pass a post offer physical and drug screen?

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)

Dozer:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Suffolk, VA 23434 (Required)

Work Location:

In person