Heavy Equipment Operator

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•New Castle, IN

About The Position

Heavy Equipment Operators safely operate heavy equipment to spread, compact, and/or load commercial and residential municipal solid waste or recyclable materials. The role may also involve earth-moving operations—including excavating, grading, backfilling, leveling, and moving soil, rock, and other materials—to support construction, landfill, or site development projects. Operators are responsible for following applicable regulations and company policies, inspecting and maintaining equipment, monitoring safe operation, and supporting general site needs.

Requirements

Proficiency operating heavy equipment.
Ability to complete training on other landfill equipment as necessary.
Dependability, initiative, and the ability to identify and perform daily operational requirements.
Good communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
Ability to maneuver equipment through tight driving areas with heavy equipment, vehicle, and/or pedestrian traffic.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate, understand and respond to questions and directions, read traffic signs and signals, and understand safety training.
Minimum of 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, dozers, and off-road trucks, or similar experience preferred.
Must pass written and operational tests to be certified to operate each piece of heavy equipment.
For Boyd-specific hazardous-waste duties, must complete required hazardous waste management training within six months of employment or assignment and participate in an annual review of the initial training.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, dozer, or off-road truck, or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, wheel loaders, off-road dump trucks, and other required equipment, in compliance with regulations and company policies.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and complete required documentation.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment.
Operate equipment for site preparation, earth moving, landscaping, snow removal, and related assignments.
Monitor equipment for proper operation and minimal downtime while remaining aware of surroundings.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Clean waste from equipment bodies, cabs, and wheels throughout the day.
Perform on-site roll-off work to switch trash compactors as needed.
Operate the on-site yard tractor to move and stage trailers as needed.
For Boyd-specific duties, manage hazardous waste and move materials without damaging their tanks or containers or endangering personnel or equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.