Heavy Equipment Operator

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Lima, OH

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company in the waste and recycling industry. Heavy Equipment Operators safely operate equipment to spread, compact, and/or load commercial and residential municipal solid waste or recyclable materials. They may also perform earth-moving work—including excavation, grading, backfilling, leveling, and moving soil, rock, and other materials—to support construction, landfill, or site-development projects. The role requires safe, efficient equipment operation in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies, along with equipment inspections, routine maintenance, site work, and professional interaction with customers. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Proficiency operating heavy equipment.
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 ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
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.
Minimum of 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, dozer, and off-road truck, or similar experience; the posting describes this experience as preferred.
Must pass written and operational tests to be certified to operate each piece of heavy equipment.
For Boyd-specific duties, must complete hazardous waste management training within six months of employment or assignment to those duties and receive an annual review of the initial training.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, dozer, and off-road truck, or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, wheel loaders, off-road dump trucks, and other equipment as required, in compliance with 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.
Operate equipment for site preparation, earth moving, landscaping, snow removal, and related assignments.
Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime while remaining 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 on-site yard tractor to move and stage trailers as needed.
For Boyd-specific duties, safely manage and move hazardous waste without damaging its tanks or containers or endangering personnel or equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.