Heavy Equipment Operator

F & G Recycling•East Windsor, CT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation and control of a wide range of machinery, including excavators, loaders, bulldozers, skid steers, landfill compactors, sweepers, forklifts, and track mobiles. In this role, operators handle tasks such as moving earth, loading and unloading materials, grading surfaces, and lifting heavy loads with precision and efficiency. They also perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance, including identifying mechanical concerns, lubricating components, and ensuring all safety features are functioning properly at all times. A valid hoisting license is required for positions based in Massachusetts.

Requirements

Ability to complete safety, operational, and other required training within a scheduled period.
Communication skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
Demonstrated mechanical ability sufficient to complete routine tasks.
Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment.
Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
Strong communication (verbal and written)
Strong interpersonal skills
The person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent
2 years' experience as an equipment operator in a plant environment; or 5 years related experience, which includes training in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively operate heavy equipment to maintain productivity in the effective operation of the transfer starting or material recovery facility during daily operations.
Ensures that the operational area is consistently clear of obstacles and that traffic is flowing smoothly.
Performs general house duties in the assigned area to ensure safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility.
Keeps entire floor clean and dust level low by use of water truck and Bobcat front-end loaders, excavators, or similar equipment.
Loads and monitors transfer trucks, van trailers, and rail cars based on the facility.
Operates other equipment, including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
Perform routine maintenance checks on mobile equipment and facility equipment, and report malfunctions to the Supervisor.
Work all assigned shifts from the schedule's start to the scheduled end time.
Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
Read, understood, and applied information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
Maintains reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.