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Salary: $44,432.00 - $45,448.00 AnnuallyLocation : different locations in Hanover County, VAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 202500174Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 07/21/2025Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionJoin Hanover County as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator and make a direct impact in keeping our community clean and safe. You'll take on a variety of tasks, including hauling recyclables, maintaining streets and drainage systems, and assisting with repairs. CDL training is provided, along with opportunities for growth and advancement.General Description: This is a skilled position. The incumbent operates heavy equipment related to the recycling, drainage maintenance, collection and disposal of waste.Organization: The Solid Waste Equipment Operator is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Equipment Operator Ladder has four (4) levels: Solid Waste Equipment Operator I, II, III and Senior. Incumbents report to a Waste Disposal/Collection Superintendent and supervise no staff. However, Solid Waste Equipment Operators may serve as crew leaders to a supplemental workforce.Essential Functions:Operates heavy equipment/vehicles, such as hook lift truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, track, or wheel loader.Hauls waste and recyclablesWork to upgrade metals for recyclingPerforms street sign installationsOperates a mechanical sweeper and other rental equipmentPerforms drainage easement and basin maintenance and repairs.Provides customer services, such as scale operation.Assists with repairs and installation of compactors as needed.Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.May act as lead with SWOs and/or inmate work crewUses hand tools and performs heavy laborAble to deal effectively and professionally with publicResponds to emergencies as requiredPerforms related work as assigned.Working Conditions:HazardsChemicals - Possible exposure to household hazardous waste.Conditions - Driving/operating heavy equipment during adverse weather conditions.EnvironmentField - Routine exposure to adverse weather, dust, fumes, odors, noise, vibrations, and repetition.Physical EffortMust be able to lift 75 pounds and maneuver up to 100 pounds periodically.Requires walking and standing.D. Non-exemptKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to understand and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to complete paperwork. Must be able to operate independently. Ability to communicate and to interact positively with the public, required. Education, Experience and Training:High school diploma or equivalent required with one (1) year of operator experience preferred - OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional experience and training.Special Conditions:Criminal Records Check, including fingerprintingValid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's LicenseCommercial Driver's License, Class B within 120 Days of EmploymentCFC Certification within 180 Days of EmploymentPre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Screen/Breath Alcohol and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter.Twelve-month probationary periodShift Work, including weekends, holidays and nightsWork beyond normal work scheduleMust wear uniform, including safety equipmentAbility to provide a contact phonenumber for accessibility within a reasonable time period as determined by managementRevision Date: January 2015SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Do you have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and to maneuver objects weighing as much as 100 lbs.? Yes No 03 Do you hold a valid Virginia Driver's license? Yes No 04 Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? If so, list endorsements ? Required Question

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