Heavy Equipment Operator

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Dayton, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for safely operating various heavy equipment that perform the spreading, compaction, and/or loading of commercial and residential Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) or recyclable materials. These Heavy Equipment Operators may also perform earth moving operations including excavating, grading, backfilling, leveling, and moving soil, rock, and other materials to support construction, landfill, or site development projects.

Requirements

Must be proficient on heavy equipment
Ability to successfully complete training on other landfill equipment, as necessary
Must be dependable, a self-starter, and able to identify and perform daily operational requirements
Must possess good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with others
Ability to maneuver equipment through tight driving areas with heavy equipment, vehicle, and/or pedestrian traffic
Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
Minimum of 3 years experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, dozer, and off-road truck or similar experience preferred
Must pass a written and operational test to be certified to operate each piece of heavy equipment
Specific to Boyd - Must successfully complete hazardous waste management training, as provided in the Personnel Training Plan for Hazardous Waste Job Duties, within six months of employment or assignment to such job duties, along with an annual review of the initial training
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Responsibilities

Perform efficient safe operation of all heavy equipment including, but not limited to, bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, wheel loaders, off road dump trucks, and other equipment, as required, in a manner that is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections on heavy equipment and complete necessary documentation
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, (i.e., lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment)
Operate various equipment for general site preparation, earth moving, landscaping, snow removal, and/or related assignments
Continuously monitor the equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal down time, while also remaining aware of surroundings
Interact professionally with internal and external customers
Clean waste from equipment body, cab, and wheels throughout the day
Perform on-site roll off work to switch trash compactors as needed
Operate the yard tractor on site to move and stage trailers as needed
Manage hazardous waste to safely move waste materials in a manner that does not damage the tanks/containers they are held in or endanger personnel or equipment (Specific to Boyd)
Perform other duties as assigned