Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

• Operate on a variety of heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, compactors, forklifts, and other equipment used to move and process materials on site
• Load and feed processing equipment, manage stockpiles, and keep material flowing through the landfill, recycling, and composting areas
• Assist with sorting landfill trash, recyclables, and household hazardous waste collections at the SCRAP facility, and perform additional manual tasks as needed to support landfill and recycling operations
• Transport and haul landfill or recycled materials on site and at drop-off centers and maintain locations to ensure efficiency and safety for all Summit County Residents
• Perform daily equipment checks, fueling, greasing, and basic maintenance before and after operation
• Keep work areas clean, control litter, and maintain safe traffic flow around equipment and customers, working closely with leads and other operators to manage daily workloads and changing site conditions
• Work outdoors year-round in a fast-paced environment that includes dust, noise, weather, and uneven terrain

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age
• Valid Colorado Driver License and Clear Motor Vehicle Records in the State of Colorado
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• At least 1 to 2 years operating heavy equipment
• Hold or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), minimum of a Class B with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months based on original hire date

Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) is preferred

• On-the-job training
• Career growth
• Make an impact
• Work in a team-oriented environment with a positive mission