Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary

$48,448.31 - $58,864.20 Annually

Location

Landfill, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00015

Department

Landfill

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Purpose

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for daily compaction and cover of waste within the County Landfill. This position will be a team member within the Landfill department playing an important role by ensuring that safety is a priority and regulations are being followed. Within this role the candidate will be expected to be dependable and a team player working to accomplish daily goals in a productive manner.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operates any or all core equipment to push, compact, grade, load or haul waste or dirt to achieve appropriate grading and compaction in the landfill. Core equipment includes bulldozers, compactors, excavators, articulated trucks, loaders and graders.
• Performs daily equipment inspections in accordance with landfill procedures ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.
• Inspects contents of waste being disposed to determine compliance with the County's recycling ban and to ensure the exclusion of hazardous waste or other prohibited items from the landfill.
• Advises and educates users of the landfill to state, federal and local recycling and disposal rules, regulations and procedures. Enforces rules, regulations and procedures relating to the landfill for all landfill users.
• Performs the daily cover of the MSW working face so that trash is not left exposed.
• Operates water truck as needed for dust control purposes
• Performs spotter duties for traffic control and safety at the landfill
• Performs daily ground keeping duties around the landfill site and roadways to include picking up wind-blown refuse and maintaining vehicular access to all disposal and processing areas
• Performs housekeeping duties in the Maintenance building to include cleaning workstations, breakrooms, bathrooms and storage areas
• Performs other job related duties as trained and assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Associates Degree or further education preferred.

Experience: At least 1 year of heavy equipment operating experience required. Experience in heavy equipment operating within a landfill setting is preferred.

Computer Skills: Must have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers.

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid drivers license.

Skills & Abilities

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical - Ability to analyze statistical data, keep accurate records and complete reports.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgement - Ability to use good judgement and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasker - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded - Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand CWalk C Sit CManually Manipulate F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder F Climb F Crawl O Squat or Kneel F Bend F Talk/Hear C

See C

Taste/Smell O10 lbs. or less C 11-20 lbs. F21-50 lbs. F 51-100 lbs. OOver 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less F 13-25 lbs. F 26-40 lbs. F41-100 lbs. F

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor Environment - All weather elements can be present throughout the year. Noise, dust, fumes and unpleasant odors are present.

Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.

Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.

Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Time Off Accruals:

Vacation Time - Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.

Sick Time - All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

County Observed Holidays - Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.

Wellness Benefits & Programming:

Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all its free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isnt recorded.

Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.

Alamance County Employee Health Center: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available:

Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.

Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)

Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider

Health Education and Counseling

Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.

Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.

Employee Fitness Center:

Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

03

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

04

How many years of experience do you have as a heavy equipment operator?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• More than four years of experience

05

Please explain your experience as a heavy equipment operator. Enter N/A if this does not apply. *Please verify that any experience listed in this question is included in your Employment History section of the application in order for it to be considered.

06

Do you have experience in heavy equipment within a landfill setting?

• Yes
• No

07

What is your level of proficiency using a computer?

• No experience
• Beginner (less than three years)
• Intermediate (three to six years)
• Advanced (more than six years)

08

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Alamance County Government

Address 124 West Elm Street

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-570-4028

Website http://www.alamance-nc.com