Heavy Equipment Operator

Rumpke Careers•Waverly, OH

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. They may also perform earth-moving operations—including excavating, grading, backfilling, leveling, and moving soil, rock, and other materials—to support construction, landfill, or site development projects. The listed shift is 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The role includes conducting equipment inspections and routine maintenance, monitoring equipment performance and surroundings, and operating equipment for site preparation and related assignments. Depending on the assignment, operators may also switch trash compactors, move and stage trailers, and safely manage hazardous waste. This position does not manage employees. Rumpke describes itself as a family-owned waste and recycling company committed to safety, service, the environment, and employee growth.

Requirements

Proficiency operating heavy equipment.
At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, dozer, and off-road truck, or similar experience preferred.
Ability to successfully complete training on other landfill equipment as necessary.
Dependability, initiative, and ability to identify and perform daily operational requirements.
Good communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others.
Ability to maneuver equipment through tight driving areas with heavy equipment, vehicle, and/or pedestrian traffic.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Must pass written and operational tests to be certified to operate each piece of heavy equipment.
For Boyd assignments, successfully complete hazardous-waste management training within six months of employment or assignment to those duties and complete an annual review of the initial training.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Meet the described physical demands, including frequent sitting, climbing and/or balancing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and handling stated pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying loads.
Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Able to travel between offices as required.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, wheel loaders, and off-road dump trucks, in compliance with applicable 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 operation to minimize downtime and remain 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 yard tractor to move and stage trailers as needed.
For Boyd assignments, safely move hazardous waste without damaging its tanks or containers or endangering personnel or equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.