Equipment Operator
About The Position
Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material. The role involves performing inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily, greasing/lubricating equipment, and checking/adding fluids. The operator will steer, guide, and drive equipment, substitute for other operators as needed, clean trash from heavy equipment tracks, and use a two-way radio for communication. The position requires adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, as well as maintaining the appearance of the grounds and facility, and attending safety meetings. Other duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- Completion of forklift certification.
- Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
- Operate excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bull dozer, compactor and/or steer equipment, safety shoes and eye protection.
- Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
- Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting.
- Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
- Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.
- Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
- Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
- Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
- Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily.
- Steer, guide and/or drive equipment using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
- Substitute for another operator if someone is absent from the work crew or as needed/required.
- Clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
- Use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, and priorities for the work day.
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
- Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Benefits
- 15 days of paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Health Savings Account with employer match option
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
- Supplemental health plans through Aflac
- Employer paid basic life insurance
- Employee paid short-term disability option
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
- 7 paid holidays annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
