Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Solid Waste Equipment Operator - Lake County Department of Utilities

Apply for the Solid Waste Equipment Operator role at Lake County Department of Utilities.

• Operates daily functions of the Solid Waste Facility, including landfill gas and leachate collection systems, light and heavy equipment, and surveying equipment for grade maintenance.
• Documents inspections, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment. Records regulatory compliance data, maintenance logs, inspection forms, mileage/hr records.
• Performs housekeeping, modifications, and maintenance of inactive areas of the landfill.
• Conducts operation control tests, inspects incoming materials, and performs weigh master duties at the truck scale.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Drug screening required.
• One year of experience operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment (preferred).

• Experience with equipment operations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build working relationships with coworkers, public officials, and the general public.
• Proficient with computer hardware, software, and office equipment.
• Capacity for physical labor, including outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Availability for emergency call‑out response at all hours, including weekends and holidays.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting: $20.40 - $27.71 per hour

• Class A CDL: $3.50 per hour

• Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time), Overtime, Compensation Time
• PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution, Deferred Compensation, Public Student Loan Forgiveness

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

M.F.H.V.

Drug screening required.