Heavy Equipment Operator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, and/or compact waste or soil efficiently and safely.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment according to Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors, and rearview cameras are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, 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 downtime; 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 the shop is clean, serviced, and stored after each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good customer service 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 efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follow 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).