About the position
The Operator - Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station. This role is crucial for the efficient transfer, spreading, covering, loading, and compacting of waste or soil. The Operator must ensure that all operations are conducted in a safe manner, adhering to company policies and safety standards. The position requires performing pre- and post-operation inspections of the equipment to ensure it is in optimal working condition. This includes checking that windows, lights, mirrors, and rearview cameras are clean and functional. The Operator will be tasked with operating various types of heavy equipment, such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, while continuously monitoring the waste for any unacceptable materials. Additionally, the Operator must keep a close eye on the condition of the equipment to minimize downtime, performing minor services as needed and reporting any major mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop. Documentation is also a key part of the role, as the Operator will need to complete Equipment Condition Reports and other necessary reports, ensuring that any required repairs are communicated to the supervisor. Following all safety policies and procedures is paramount, and the Operator is expected to maintain a clean and organized work environment at the end of each shift. Other job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean.
- Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
- Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
- Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
- Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
- Perform 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 to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
- Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
- Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
- Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- Retirement plan with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
