Heavy Equipment Operator

McGill Environmental Systems Corporation•Delray Beach, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Heavy Equipment Operator at McGill, you’ll play a key role in turning organic waste into high-quality compost that restores our soil and protects the planet. You’ll operate loaders, excavators, and other machinery to safely and efficiently maintain production standards of high-quality compost, mulch, and soil products derived from biosolids and organic materials. This role ensures efficient material movement, blending, loading, and equipment upkeep, all while maintaining strict environmental and safety compliance standards. This is hands-on, steady work with a close-knit team that values safety, pride in the craft, and real-world impact.

Requirements

Operate heavy machinery—including front-end loaders, excavators, and backhoes—with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency to ensure the smooth and continuous processing of organic materials into compost.
Adhere to all company and regulatory safety protocols, perform daily equipment inspections, and proactively address maintenance needs to promote a safe work environment and minimize downtime.
Monitor and adjust operations such as screening and blending to maintain consistent product quality standards in line with McGill’s composting specifications.
Contribute to a culture of mutual support by communicating clearly with team members, assisting others as needed, and participating actively in safety meetings and training sessions.
Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality, manage time effectively, and maintain productivity levels that meet or exceed shift expectations.
Identify and report operational inefficiencies or potential hazards, and contribute ideas for process enhancements that support productivity and product quality.
Support McGill’s sustainability mission by managing materials with care and minimizing waste or spillage during handling and transport.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and technically proficient operation of heavy equipment such as heavy trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, grinders, screeners and backhoes.
Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment and complies with all safety rules and procedures to include personnel protective equipment.
Participates in safety training sessions as needed.
Safely loads trucks and transportation of materials.
Performs either primary or final screen according to skill level.
Runs either screen according to skill level.
Performs blending operation including material mixing via heavy equipment to a desired consistency according to skill level.
Able to work independently and is expected to maintain a productive work schedule.
Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by Team Lead and/or Management