Equipment Operator Job at Union County, NC

Union County, NC Monroe, NC

General Statement

The Equipment Operator, under direct supervision, performs routine manual labor and equipment operations for the Union County General Services Department/Solid Waste Division. Positions in this classification are entry level, requiring minimal experience. Proficiency is obtained through experience and/or training on the job until the employee acquires sufficient knowledge, ability and skills to be promoted to Equipment Operator II. Work involves operating various light and heavy equipment.

Positions available are for both levels. Please see requirements below.

Essential Functions

Assists with keeping solid waste facilities clean and clear of debris.

Operates various pieces of heavy equipment, including the grader, dozer, compactor, front-end loader, and other related equipment at the County Landfill.

Assists with maintenance and repairs of various pieces of equipment.

Assists in maintenance and repairs of storm water outfalls.

Loads trucks to the proper weight of 80,000 lbs. for transport to disposal facility.

Completes daily load inspection forms required per the operations plan.

Performs ground maintenance such as mowing and related activities.

Picks up windblown litter from around the scale and transfer station area, on a daily basis.

Washes down the transfer station and scale area twice a week per ops plan and documents cleaning for review by manager and NCDEQ.

Monitors the leachate tank and calls contractor when pump and haul is required.

Fills in for other operators in all areas of the facility as needed and works various shifts including weekends and holidays.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Equipment Operator (Salary range $35,232 - $52,848):
Education and Experience:
Requires a High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and no required experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Ability to obtain SWANA certification within 18 months of hire date.
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 18 months of hire date.
Special Requirements:
Must be available to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.

Senior Equipment Operator (Salary range $38,548 - $57,822):
Education and Experience:
Requires a High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of or the ability to obtain a SWANA certification within 18 months of hire.
Possession of a Landfill Specialist Certification or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
Must have a valid Class B Driver's License, with CDL endorsements.
Special Requirements:
Works various shifts including weekends and holidays.


INSURANCE PROGRAMS

HEALTH INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Health Reimbursement Account Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage Vision Coverage

DENTAL INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and regular part-time employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

RETIREMENT

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

Health Care Spending Account - Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.

Dependent Care Spending Account - Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

CREDIT UNION

Local Government Federal Credit Union membership is available to all employees. Once you join, you can remain a member for as long as you choose. Immediate family members such as: spouse, children, stepchildren, brothers, sisters and parents can all become members.

BB&T@WORK

The BB&T@Work Program offers UNION COUNTY employees FREE and DISCOUNTED banking services including:

Free checking with direct deposit

Bonus interest rates on savings accounts, CDs and IRAs

BB&T Check Card with VISA Extras rewards BB&T

Online Banking and much more...

LEAVE PROGRAMS

VACATION LEAVE

Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.

SICK LEAVE

For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES

Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.

HOLIDAYS

There are 11 County recognized holidays per year with 1 floating holiday available.

MILITARY LEAVE

Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted.

Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.

CIVIL LEAVE

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days.

VOLUNTEER TIME OFF

Volunteer Time Off will provide employes with 16 hours of paid time per calender year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies.


OTHER PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER

We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction.

NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM

The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.




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