Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC•Petersburg, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for being a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator operating a Front End Wheel Loader and other Heavy Equipment in our Facility in Petersburg, VA Site. This position will oversee and add guidance to the operators under the direction of supervisor or manager.

Requirements

1-3 years of construction or shipping/receiving experience
High School Diploma/GED
Forklift certification
The ability to operate a Front End Wheel Loader and other heavy equipment
Ability to work well with others throughout the day
40 Hour HAZWOPER Certificate required. VLS will provide the training if needed

Responsibilities

Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
Identifies & removes unsafe conditions.
Monitors equipment assigned to the area and notifies the supervisor of major/minor issues and breakdowns
Monitors the unloading and loading of materials in conformance to company rules and regulations
Oversees the offloading of inbound materials and performance of quality control check on all loads.
Ensures daily PM and inspections on operating equipment and enter into the Fleetio system
Verify all loading of material is done safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules
Operate a forklift with attachments
Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with Company rules and regulations and report to management any non-conforming load
Use proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks
Ensuring work areas, floor, and equipment in a clean and safe condition
Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, and Eye/Ear Protection and will monitor all employees are following PPE requirements.
Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day
Any other duty as needed or assigned by the Supervisor