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Solid Waste Equipment Operator Job in Painesville, Ohio US

Solid Waste Equipment Operator

OhioMeansJobs Lake County - Painesville, OH

Posted: 1/6/2026 - Expires: 2/6/2026

Job ID: 293064102

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Job Description

OhioMeansJobs | Lake County is accepting resumes for the following position:

Position: Solid Waste Equipment Operator
Location: Painesville
Hours: Full Time
Pay: $
20.40-$27.00 /Hr based on experience

Additional Premium:

  • Class A CDL: $3.50/hr
Position ID: 3188

POSITION SUMMARY

The Solid Waste Equipment Operator operates, monitors and maintains a variety of equipment, buildings, and systems which support the operation of the landfill.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs the daily operation of the Solid Waste Facility, including the operation of landfill gas and leachate collection systems, operation of light and heavy equipment. Operates surveying equipment to maintain grades and elevations.
  • Documents and reports inspection, cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
  • Record keeping for all facility operations, including regulatory compliance data, maintenance logs, inspection forms, mileage/hour records, etc.
  • Operational duties including housekeeping, modifications and maintenance of the inactive areas of the landfill.
  • Performs operation control test and inspects materials entering the Solid Waste Facility. Performs weighmaster duties at truck scale.
  • Applicants should have experience with equipment operations, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials and the general public.
  • Proficient experience with the use of computer hardware, software and office equipment is preferred.
  • This position will include physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
  • This position may require emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night, including weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or GED
  • A valid Ohio Driver’s license with a safe driving record
  • Pass a drug screening
  • One (1) year experience operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment or equivalent is preferred.

BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time), Overtime, Compensation Time
  • PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution, Deferred Compensation, Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

APPLY TODAY!

Email: lake_omj_inquiry@jfs.ohio.gov
Phone: 440-350-4323


Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Attained Certificate of equivalency for a HS degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$20.40 - $27.00 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 3
Graphic Literacy: 3

Workplace Documentation: 3