Heavy Equipment Operator

Capital Waste Services LLC•Hiram, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating 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 inspecting and maintaining equipment, monitoring waste for unacceptable materials, documenting equipment condition and minor service, and following company safety policies and procedures. Operators are expected to maintain a clean, serviced, and properly stored shop at the end of each shift and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
High school diploma or GED.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to a 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 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 remains operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean tracks or wheels as needed.
Perform and document minor equipment service and 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 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.