Heavy Equipment Operator (LF)

Burrtec•Salton City, CA

10h•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over 15 municipalities throughout Southern California and employing more than 1,200 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization. We are currently seeking the following position at our Salton Division. Operates a variety of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner, while utilizing best and accepted operating methods to process incoming non-hazardous municipal solid waste.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals and procedures manuals.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, Class B license is a plus.
A minimum of 1-year experience operating heavy equipment in dirt or trash, required.
All candidates, which include internal employees or external applicants, must successfully complete an on-site operating skills test on all landfill site equipment and must demonstrate proficiency on all equipment types while exhibiting safe tipping table management, waste fill construction, waste slope shaping and grading, efficient waste compaction and cover soil application on a variety of slope configurations.
Must be able to communicate effectively and follow directions.
Must have steel-toe work boots with puncture-proof soles and wear company-provided PPE, including a hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs, dust mask, and gloves.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
HAZWOPER training not required but is preferred.

Responsibilities

Be able to assist in placement, covering, and compaction of trash.
Operate compactor, dozer, scraper, motor grader, loader, and water truck in a proficient manner.
Operate each piece of equipment with safety as the first priority.
Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre and post-trips as required.
Assist with maintenance and construction of landfill roads.
Maintain required slope levels, deck levels and tipping area.
Comply with all safety procedures, and aware of emergency contracts.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Lead HEO and Landfill Site Manager.