Equipment Operator I - Landfill

Job Title

Work is performed for the Environmental Services Department and involves the operation of the following; backhoe, dozer, compactor or scraper in the performance of construction and maintenance of the County's landfill.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operates equipment.

Operates light and heavy trucks.

Performs routine maintenance on equipment as specified by the equipment manufacturer or as directed by the supervisor that includes but not limited to daily checks on engine oil, transmission fluid, filters and coolant fluid as well as other required maintenance.

Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum requirements :

• Valid Driver's License
• Working knowledge of various types of equipment

Preferred requirements :

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Working conditions : Work is mostly performed outdoors operating equipment. Subject to extreme weather conditions. Exposure to fumes from exhaust on equipment. Exposure to high noise levels.

Physical requirements : Work in generally medium in nature involving sitting, standing, walking, bending, operating equipment, with moderate amounts of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs.

Conditions of Job Offer and Employment

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.

Background check : As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees. Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants.

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.

Drug screen : 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.

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.