General Laborer/Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Equipment Operator/General Laborer provides customer service to commercial and residential customers, assists with scaling and ticketing operations, loads outbound trailers, pushes up material piles, and helps regulate traffic flow in and out of the transfer station. The role involves helping residents with disposal, directing customers to the proper locations, and answering general questions in a professional and respectful manner. The position also includes operating and maintaining assigned equipment, supporting recycling and waste handling operations, inspecting loads for hazardous or non-recyclable materials, and maintaining cleanliness inside and outside the building. The schedule is flexible and includes Saturday workdays, with scheduled days off during the week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience with heavy or light equipment.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to learn and operate other heavy equipment.
- Good multitasking skills.
- Ability to interact with all people.
- Professional attitude.
- Punctuality.
- May be required to obtain certifications related to the assigned area of responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional customer service to commercial and residential customers.
- Assist with scaling and residential punch ticketing operations.
- Help residents with disposal, identify proper disposal locations, and answer general questions.
- Regulate traffic flow in and out of the transfer station and direct customers to appropriate disposal locations.
- Load trucks from the load-out pit and feed recycling into compactor trailers.
- Push up piles of municipal solid waste (MSW), recycling, and construction and demolition (C&D) material.
- Clean the load pit daily.
- Transfer pulled tires and appliances to designated areas.
- Spot-check loads for hazardous materials and non-recyclable items.
- Complete pre-trip inspections and perform preventive maintenance, including inspecting fluids and hoses on assigned equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness inside and outside the building, manually or using equipment.
- Perform other job duties with proper training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
