Heavy Equipment Operator - Up to $5k Sign on Bonus

WIN Waste Innovations•Mauk, GA

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment at a recycling facility, landfill, or transfer station. The role supports the efficient and safe transfer, spreading, covering, loading, and/or compaction of waste or soil. Equipment may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders. The operator inspects and monitors equipment, performs minor service, documents equipment condition, reports repairs, and follows company safety policies and procedures. The position also includes maintaining a clean and orderly shop and fostering a positive work environment through respectful communication with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management. WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company with 2,300 employees and 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. It processes more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converts 6.7 million tons into renewable energy, and recycles more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Good follow-through and the ability to adhere to a work schedule and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve 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 using 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 and refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other reports as necessary; report needed repairs to a supervisor.
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.
Maintain a positive work environment through effective, respectful communication with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.