HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS-COMMERCE CITY, CO!
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. Equipment may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders. The operator inspects equipment before and after use, monitors waste and equipment condition, performs and documents minor service, and reports repairs or more complicated mechanical issues. The role also includes completing equipment and other reports, following safety policies, and ensuring the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
- One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
- Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily with customers and coworkers.
- Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
- Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
- Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections in accordance with company policy, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras are clean.
- Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, following proper safety standards.
- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
- Monitor equipment condition to ensure operational readiness 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 repairs to a supervisor as needed.
- Follow 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
