Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, and/or compact waste or soil. The operator monitors incoming waste for unacceptable materials and maintains equipment in operational condition, including inspections, cleaning, minor servicing, and documentation. The role also requires following company safety policies, keeping the shop clean and equipment stored at the end of each shift, and performing other job-related duties as assigned.
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 approach toward 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 using proper safety standards.
- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
- Monitor equipment condition and maintain operational readiness to minimize downtime, cleaning tracks or wheels as needed.
- Perform and document minor equipment service, referring more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
- Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other reports as necessary, and report required repairs to a supervisor.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure the shop is clean and equipment is serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
