Landfill Heavy Equip Operator
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station. The work includes transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and compacting waste or soil. The operator performs equipment inspections, monitors incoming waste for unacceptable materials, maintains equipment readiness, documents minor servicing and equipment condition, and follows company safety policies and procedures. At the end of each shift, the operator ensures the shop is clean, serviced, and stored. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
- One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
- Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
- Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
- Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
- Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections according to company policy, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras are clean.
- Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and other equipment using proper safety standards.
- Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
- Monitor equipment condition and maintain operational readiness to minimize downtime; clean tracks or wheels as needed.
- Perform and document minor equipment service, referring more complex mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
- Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other necessary reports; report repairs to a supervisor as needed.
- Follow required safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the completion of each shift.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- Retirement plan with a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
