Small Equipment Operator

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Small Equipment Operators operate equipment including paper balers, bobcats, and forklifts to transport or bind paper or loose materials for handling and to load or unload materials into trailers and/or railcars. The role involves safe equipment operation, material handling and storage, equipment inspections and routine maintenance, and professional interactions with internal and external customers. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Ability to maneuver equipment through tight areas with high equipment and pedestrian traffic.
Ability to pass written and operational tests to be certified to operate a forklift and bobcat.
Good verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating equipment.

Responsibilities

Use safe driving practices when transporting, loading, and unloading loose or baled materials; operate equipment in compliance with applicable regulations and Company policies.
Safely stack baled material without endangering personnel, equipment, or materials.
Organize and secure stored materials according to policy.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and complete necessary forms.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
Monitor for signs of unacceptable material.
Weigh, tag, log, and prepare baled materials for transport.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Clean waste from equipment bodies and wheels throughout the day.
Perform other duties as assigned.