Job Summary
The Landfill Technician will operate heavy plant equipment and perform various tasks to maintain the day-to-day operations at the landfill site.
Key Responsibilities
* Operating heavy plant equipment such as Digger, Dozers, Bomag Compactor, Excavators, Dump trucks, and other related equipment.
* Disposing of non-combustible/non-recyclable waste materials at the landfill site.
* Spreading and compacting layers of waste.
* Identifying hazardous material or substances excluded from deposit at the landfill site and reporting to the Landfill Manager.
* Performing routine checks on machines to ensure they are in proper working order and reporting any issues to the Landfill Manager.
* Maintaining compliance with statutory and company obligations, Health & Safety standards, and company standard operating procedures.
Requirements
* A valid license/certificate and at least 2 years' experience of operating one of the following machines: Digger, Dozers, Bomag Compactor, Excavators, Dump truck.
* Confident operating machinery on steep flanks.
* Good organisational skills.
* Good communication skills - both written and verbal.
* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word.
* Ability to work well on own initiative.
* Self-motivated.
* Flexible approach to work hours.
* Willing to work in all weather conditions.
* Willing to work under pressure in a busy environment.