Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

WASTE SYSTEMS OF LOUISIANA, LLC • Keithville, LA

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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 operator inspects and monitors equipment, performs and documents minor servicing, reports repair needs, monitors waste for unacceptable materials, and follows company safety policies and procedures. The role also includes cleaning and storing the shop at the end of each shift and completing related reports and assigned duties.

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 a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner 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 while following proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition and readiness to 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 necessary reports, and report repairs to a supervisor as needed.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed