Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

WASTE SYSTEMS OF MISSOURI, LLC • Lagrange, MO

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About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, and/or compact waste or soil. Equipment may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders. The operator inspects and monitors equipment, performs and documents minor service, reports repair needs, and follows company safety procedures. The position also involves monitoring waste for unacceptable materials and keeping the work area clean at the end of each shift.

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 approach toward customers and coworkers.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow a work schedule and follow through on 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 in accordance with company policy, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras are clean.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders in accordance with safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition and maintain operational readiness to minimize downtime; clean equipment tracks or wheels as needed.
• Perform and document minor equipment service, and refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other required reports; report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the end 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed