Heavy Equipment Operator- Recycling

WASTE SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, LLC • Upper Merion Township, PA

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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. The operator conducts equipment inspections, monitors waste and equipment condition, performs minor servicing, documents equipment condition, reports repair needs, follows safety procedures, and cleans and stores equipment at the end of each shift. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Nice To Haves

• 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, including professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy conduct toward customers and coworkers.
• 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 Company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving 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 in accordance with safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition to ensure it remains operationally ready and 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 required reports, and report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
• Follow all 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, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed