Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

UBLIC SERVICES OF MICHIGAN I, LLC • New Boston, MI

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About The Position

The Operator – Heavy Equipment 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. Equipment may include a forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, and other equipment.

The operator inspects equipment before and after use, monitors waste for unacceptable materials, and monitors equipment condition to keep it operational and minimize downtime. The role includes cleaning equipment tracks or wheels as needed, performing and documenting minor service, reporting more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop, completing equipment condition and other reports, and following required safety procedures. At the end of each shift, the operator ensures the shop is clean, serviced, and stored. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

The position calls for customer service, time management, reliability, professionalism, honesty, adherence to company policies and safety standards, and pride in the quality of work. Minimum requirements are two years of prior related heavy equipment operation experience and one year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Eligible employees may elect to participate in the listed benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; health care and dependent care spending accounts; short- and long-term disability; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; an Employee and Family Assistance Program; employee discounts; a retirement plan with a company match; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and paid time off.

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.
• Good follow-through, including adhering to the work schedule and addressing challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections according to company policy, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras are clean.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, potentially including forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition to ensure it is operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean tracks or wheels as needed.
• Perform and document minor equipment service and refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other required reports; report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed