Heavy Equipment Operator

Capital Waste Services•Chatsworth, GA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

CWS is a provider of waste management services in South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida. The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, or compact waste or soil efficiently and safely. The role includes inspecting and maintaining equipment, monitoring incoming waste, documenting equipment condition and service, following safety procedures, and keeping the equipment shop clean and orderly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to the work schedule and follow through on challenges.
Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Nice To Haves

Three years of dozer experience preferred.
Three years of excavator experience preferred.
One year of solid waste management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections according to company policy, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rearview cameras are clean.
Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders in accordance with safety standards.
Monitor waste continuously for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Monitor equipment condition and readiness to minimize downtime, and clean tracks or wheels as needed.
Perform and document minor equipment service; refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other required reports, and report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and equipment is stored at the end of each shift.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.