Equipment Operator III (Recycle)

Company: Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County A
Location: Summerdale
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Full Time Hourly Rate: -CDL Class B -$19.74 - $32.35 - -CDL Class A $20.93 - $34.29Pay Scale/Grade: -H5 -/ H6FLSA Classification: -Non-exempt

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Job Summary: -The MRF Equipment Operator III operates various types of light and heavy equipment in a recycling materials facility moving and positioning raw materials and finished components. Demonstrates unique skills in the performance of complex and difficult tasks. Performs general preventative maintenance to equipment and general facility organization; Performs maintenance inspection on assigned equipment and maintains accurate records. -Assists in overseeing performance and training of equipment, Operators I, II and Recycle Technicians in use of various operational equipment. This position will play a crucial role in the recycling process of various recyclable materials and will work as part of a team to ensure quality control for efficient recycling, contributing to our mission of sustainability
Benefits: -Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Health Insurance begins 1st of the month following hire date:*Sick and Annual Leave - -*14 Paid Holidays -*Competitive and Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - -*Retirement benefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama -*Basic Life Insurance $30,000 -*Free Employee Assistance Program -*Free Long Term Disability Insurance -*Free AirMed Care: Ambulance (Ground and Air Coverage) -*Flexible Spending Account -*Deferred Compensation Plan Options -*Short Term Disability Options
Essential Job Functions:Equipment Operator: -Minimum of five (5) years' experience in one or more of the following:1. Performs complex and difficult operations using one or more of the following equipment: -- Performs the full range of operations with loader, forklift, skid steer, tractor, baler, and other types of heavy -equipment and various powered equipment. -- -May operate other equipment such as dump truck and light tractor.2. Trains other employees on all types of heavy equipment relative to operations within the recycling center; emphasis on difficult and/or complex operations to fully utilize equipment capabilities.3. May supervise and direct the work of other personnel at other locations.4. Advise management on capabilities and best utilization of various types of equipment.5. Ability to operate rubber tire loader with confidence in a confined area while loading transport trucks. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Equipment Maintenance1. Prior to operating equipment, performs safety and maintenance inspections of assigned equipment.2. While equipment is being operated, continuously monitors gauge and other indicators for non-standard conditions.3. Performs light maintenance and servicing in connection with equipment operated.4. Notifies management of mechanical or safety problems.5. May assist repairman with mechanical checks such as gas engine tuning, ignition, fuel, brake and hydraulic system monitoring.Manual Labor1. Performs manual labor as required.

Education and Experience:--- Five (4) years' experience in performing the full range of operations with loader, forklift, skid steer, tractor and other types of heavy equipment.5---Considerable experience in operating specialized solid waste and recycling equipment.---Special Requirements:---A valid driver's License with a minimum commercial designation of Class B---Possesses communication skills to promote the SWDA's policy of good will to the general public.---Ability to supervise subordinate staff and assume responsibility in absence of immediate supervisor.---Willing to work overtime and weekends.
Required Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:Skills to communicate information to supervisors, inspectors, Operators I & II, recycling technicians and general public; Skills to understand operator manuals, directives, procedures and instructions; Skills in basic math to use measuring instruments and to read equipment gauges; Skills to instruct and counsel with Operators I & II; Very high skill level in the operation of equipment assigned to permit maximum utilization of equipment capability; skilled in operation of a wide variety of operational support equipment; ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to effectively communicate in a courteous manner; skills on completing routine forms and records and writing skills to clearly and neatly complete reports and forms; Knowledge of safety rules.
Physical Requirements:---See well enough to read, write and safely operate assigned equipment; -Hear well enough to respond to verbal communications.; -Speak well enough to answer questions in a polite, courteous manner.---Constantly using vision and hearing when reading monitors, being aware of surroundings and listening to equipment, traffic and alarms.---Body mobility to perform maintenance and operate various types of equipment; Body movement of mobility to bend, move, stand, and lift.---Use of hands and fingers to perform manual work.---Lift, carry, pull, or exert up to 100 lbs. ----Frequently standing to complete daily tasks, sitting when driving and operating equipment, walking around inspection sites, carrying equipment and supplies, climbing onto equipment, and using foot controls to drive trucks and operate equipment.---Occasionally kneeling or crouching when using a level and monitoring equipment, bending to connect parts or use tools, and balancing when mounting and dismounting heavy equipment; daily lifting shovels and other equipment, pushing/pulling equipment, reaching for of handling tools and supplies.

Compensation details: 19.74-32.35 Hourly Wage



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