Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

Athens Services • Redlands, CA

4d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill processes trash by compacting and pushing the waste with a dozer, at the landfills. Places soil cover over the trash with other heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators and rock trucks. Other equipment which may be operated are water trucks, roll off trucks and backhoes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• 1 year of operating 950 CAT, 938 CAT, Hauling Truck.
• Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions pertaining to assigned vehicles.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual – English/Spanish.
• Basic first aid and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash.
• Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables.
• Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required.
• Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills.
• Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely.
• Be aware of emergency contacts and procedures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Landfill supervisor.
• Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED