Heavy Equipment Operator

Tank's Green Stuff•Tucson, AZ

132d•Onsite

About The Position

Tank's Recycling and Landfill is hiring a full-time, onsite Heavy Equipment Operator in Tucson, Arizona. The role operates essential machinery to support daily landfill operations, including loading and unloading materials, managing stockpiles, maintaining the site, placing materials, and helping ensure efficient traffic flow. The operator conducts daily equipment inspections and follows safety protocols, collaborating with scale house attendants, mechanics, and site managers. Travel between landfill locations may be required. Work takes place outdoors in varying conditions year-round. Hourly pay is determined at hiring based on the candidate’s expertise and dedication. Applicants must be drug-free and submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience operating loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Reliability and punctuality.
Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions year-round.
Valid driver's license.
Must be drug-free and submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Landfill or construction operating experience.
Heavy equipment certification from CAT, John Deere, or a trade school.

Responsibilities

Safely operate front-end loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
Load and unload materials and manage stockpiles.
Support daily landfill operations and assist with site maintenance and material placement.
Help ensure efficient traffic flow throughout the site.
Follow safety protocols and conduct daily equipment inspections.
Work with scale house attendants, mechanics, and site managers to streamline operations.
Travel between landfill locations as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.