Equipment Operator Night Shift

NEW EARTH USA LLCCedar Rapids, IA
$26 - $30Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment in industrial waste, soil amendments, and other non-hazardous solids. This role involves working at customer facilities, designated landfills, recycling facilities, or land sites for disposal, recycling, or beneficial use. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, including risk assessment, adherence to safety policies, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The operator will also perform basic housekeeping of the work area, basic care and maintenance of equipment, and maintain communication with supervisors and team members. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and possess a safe driving record. This role operates on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Requirements

  • High school or equivalent education.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Ability to pass a drug test.
  • Safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience with hook/roll-off trucks and wheel loaders.
  • Prior experience with heavy equipment.
  • CDL Class B.

Responsibilities

  • Operation of equipment combinations (Excavator, Roll Off/Hook Truck, Wheel Loader, Forklift).
  • Operation of equipment in industrial waste, soil amendments and other non-hazardous solids on customer facilities, designated landfills, recycling facilities, or land sites for disposal, recycling, or beneficial use.
  • Practice and promote safety; including but not limited to, assessing risks before starting tasks, only performing authorized activities, utilizing appropriate PPE.
  • Able to do some manual labor and lift 50 lbs.
  • Basic housekeeping of work area.
  • Basic care and maintenance of equipment.
  • Maintain communication with supervisors and team members.
  • Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment.
  • Immediately reports any unsafe situations to the Manager before attempting service.
  • Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Manager.
  • Effectively and professionally communicate with on-site customer representative(s).
  • Other duties as assigned and relevant to position.
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