Heavy Equipment Operator

Capital Waste Services•Shallotte, NC

4d•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, and/or compact waste or soil efficiently and safely. The role includes equipment inspections and basic servicing, monitoring waste and equipment condition, documenting equipment status, following safety policies, and keeping the shop clean and equipment stored at the end of each shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of prior related experience operating heavy equipment.
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 adhere to a work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve 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 in accordance with 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 using proper safety standards.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Monitor equipment condition to ensure it is operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean tracks or wheels as needed.
Perform and document minor equipment service, referring more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other necessary reports, and report required repairs to a supervisor.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Ensure the shop is clean and equipment is serviced and stored at the end of each shift.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.