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Heavy Equipment Operator (Madison Heights, VA)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Amherst County Public Works
Are you skilled with heavy equipment and looking for a job that makes a difference in your community?
Join the Amherst County Solid Waste Division as a Heavy Equipment Operator and help keep our landfill and transfer station running safely, efficiently, and responsibly. This is a hands-on, dynamic role that’s essential to the day-to-day operations of the county’s waste management program.
What You’ll Do:
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll be an essential part of the team responsible for:
Who We’re Looking For:
Minimum Requirements:
Working Conditions:
This is a physically active job requiring:
Why Amherst County?
How to Apply:
Ready to roll up your sleeves and join our team?
Submit your application here: https://theapplicantmanager.com/careers?co=ag
Amherst County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Location: Amherst County Public Works
Are you skilled with heavy equipment and looking for a job that makes a difference in your community?
Join the Amherst County Solid Waste Division as a Heavy Equipment Operator and help keep our landfill and transfer station running safely, efficiently, and responsibly. This is a hands-on, dynamic role that’s essential to the day-to-day operations of the county’s waste management program.
As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll be an essential part of the team responsible for:
- Safely operating heavy equipment, including loaders, compactors, bulldozers, haul trucks, skid-steer loaders, track loaders, haul trucks, and dump trucks in compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
- Keeping the landfill and transfer station clean and organized
- Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
- Directing incoming vehicles and assisting customers with unloading
- Sorting recyclable materials from waste
- Completing daily equipment inspections and maintaining regulatory paperwork
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment (landfill or construction site experience preferred)
- General knowledge of traffic laws, heavy equipment safety, and maintenance
- Thorough knowledge of safe equipment operating practices and occupational hazards of the work
- Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and keep accurate records
- Ability to detect mechanical issues, read gauges/manuals, and maintain logs
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License required
This is a physically active job requiring:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks involving bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, and work-related hazards
- Use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols
- Guaranteed 40 hours a week with some potential overtime
- Be part of a dedicated public service team
- Make a positive impact in your community
- Competitive pay and full, generous County benefits and time off.
- Opportunities for growth and skill development
Ready to roll up your sleeves and join our team?
Submit your application here: https://theapplicantmanager.com/careers?co=ag
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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