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Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
at Southeastern Public Service Authority
Suffolk, VA
Posted: 4-29-2025
Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
$53,965/year
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About this Career
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Skills
Agricultural Tractors, Cleanliness, Heavy Equipment, Construction, Equipment Inspection
Job Description
Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator Southeastern Public Service Authority - 3.9 Suffolk, VA Job Details Full-time $23.06 - $28.83 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Excavator Roll off truck Heavy equipment operation Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Dozer Loader operation Full Job Description Southeastern Public Service Authority ( SPSA ) operates an integrated solid waste management system that includes eight member communities in Southeast Virginia since 1985. Member of the Virginia Retirement System. Sign-on Bonus up to $1,000 Work Year-Round! SPSA is currently recruiting for a Landfill Equipment Operator for our Regional Landfill. Must have experience operating heavy and complex equipment, such as yard tractors, farm tractors, bulldozers, compactor, excavators or wheel loaders in a safe and effective manner. •In order to be considered for this position, please complete an application by going to the SPSA website at: Employment Opportunities |
SPSA, VA
The Landfill Equipment Operator is responsible for: Safely and efficiently performs heavy equipment operation in order to maintain and construct a landfill by using equipment to push trash; maintaining the appropriate grade and compaction levels; hauling dirt; loading truck with excavator; driving truck to work site; combining trash and dirt in order to grade. Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts, maintain basic fluid levels on assigned equipment. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority. Observes instruments and surroundings while vehicle is in motion. Responsible for the proper use, operation and cleanliness of the equipment. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority. Continuously monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials. Cleans and inspects all types of heavy equipment in an effort to increase life expectancy and improve reliability. Participates in cleanup activities as directed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and three years in the operation of heavy construction equipment with at least one year as the primary operator of assigned equipment. Must have thorough knowledge of heavy construction equipment, the components and operating techniques of type of equipment assigned. •In order to be considered for this position, please complete an application by going to the SPSA website at: Employment Opportunities |SPSA, VA
Job Type:
Full-time Starting between: $22.29 - $27.86/hourJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.06 - $28.83 per hourBenefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insuranceSchedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Able to complete a post-offer physical and drug screen?Experience:
Dozer:
3 years (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Suffolk, VA 23434: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personOther Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$47,965/yr
$59,966/yr