Landfill Operator
Company: Meridian Waste
Location: Victoria
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Operator – Heavy Equipment is
responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a
recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of
transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste
or soil in an efficient and safe manner. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the
equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows,
lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean. Safely and
efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift,
excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using
proper safety standards. Continuously monitor waste for evidence of
unacceptable waste in materials. Continuously monitor the condition
of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times
to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as
needed. Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring
more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as
necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures. Ensure that
shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
Follow and comply with all safety policies. Additional duties as
assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/ and or
Experience: Good customer services skills to meet and exceed
customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and
cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a
sense of honesty and trustworthiness. Good time management skills
to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient
and safe manner. Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to
work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes
the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
High School diploma or GED. One year of prior experience working at
sites regulated by OSHA. Experience in the Solid Waste Industry
preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting (50-100
pounds), outside environment WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Outdoors In addition to the above, the performance of other related
duties may be required. I have read and understand the contents of
the above job description.
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