Equipment Operator Ii - Landfill

The Equipment Operator II is a position within the Environmental Services Department that involves the operation of heavy construction equipment, including but not limited to, bulldozer, track loader, motor grader, wheel tractor-scraper, compactor, articulated haul truck, dump truck, front-end loader, and/or trackhoe/excavator in the performance of construction and maintenance of the county's landfill.

• Operates equipment.
• Operates light and heavy trucks.
• Performs maintenance on equipment by checking oil and transmission fluid; changing oil and replacing oil filters on machines; greasing machines; changing blades on bush hogs.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of various types of equipment.
• One year of on the job work experience operating multiple types of equipment.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is mostly performed outdoors and subject to extreme weather conditions, exposure to fumes from exhaust on equipment, exposure to high noise levels and characteristics typical of a solid waste landfill.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is generally heavy in nature involving sitting, standing, bending, carrying, walking, and lifting, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds. Exposure to extreme vibration during operation of equipment.

EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION: As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County. Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.