Heavy Equipment Operator

Rumpke Careers•Chillicothe, 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 excavation, grading, backfilling, leveling, and moving soil, rock, and other materials—to support construction, landfill, or site development projects. The position involves inspecting and maintaining equipment, preparing sites, monitoring equipment operation, handling waste, and completing related assignments while following applicable regulations and company policies. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Proficiency operating heavy equipment.
Ability to 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 preferred.
Must pass a written and operational test 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.
Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays 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 ensure proper functioning 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 hazardous waste materials without damaging their tanks or containers or endangering personnel or equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.