Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of duties related to the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the City landfill in accordance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations for Municipal Solid Waste Management. Operates and maintains heavy equipment used in landfill operations, including crawler-type tractors, motor graders, scrapers, compactors, and water trucks. Monitors the working face of the landfill to help ensure proper placement and compaction of waste, assists with traffic control, and inspects loads for compliance with landfill requirements. Assists with scale house operations, including collecting landfill fees, processing customer transactions, and maintaining daily and monthly records and reports.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate effectively with the public, city employees, and contractors in a courteous manner
• Climb on and off of equipment and operate the equipment for 6-12 hours per day, 7 days per week, if necessary
• Climb into trucks and trailers to examine loads
• Service equipment using proper tools
• Work outside in extreme or varying weather conditions

Requirements, training, education, and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have knowledge of landfill operations and ability to read and write various records or reports
• Must have experience in heavy equipment operation
• Must have knowledge of common safety precautions necessary in the area of work assignment, and the physical strength and agility to do strenuous laboring tasks

Conditions of Employment:

The City of Corsicana has established the goal of a 100% drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment. Must have and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Punctuality and regular attendance is required. Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probation period.

Benefits:

When you join the City of Corsicana, your compensation extends far beyond your hourly wage or annual salary. Our comprehensive benefits package represents a significant investment in every employee's financial security, health, and future retirement.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance equal to 1X the employee’s annual base salary up to $100,000 and Supplemental Death Benefit equal to 1X the annual base salary, reduced to $7,500 after retirement through the retirement system (TMRS)
• Optional additional insurance policies
• Retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7 % employee contribution and a 2:1 City match
• Optional tax deferred supplemental 457B plan
• Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of one workday for each month employed
• Employees accrue vacation leave at rates dependent upon years of service
• Employees receive one day each fiscal year for personal leave
• The City observes 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay equal to $6.00/month times length of service with the City of Corsicana.
• Wellness pay
• Bereavement Leave

More information on City benefits can be found here: City Benefits Summary