Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

CWS is a leading provider of waste management services throughout South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida areas . We are committed to providing superior customer service with our emphasis on integrity, reliability and cleanliness. We invest in our community, our customers and our employees by providing access to state-of-the-art systems and processes, and the best leadership in the business!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.

Heavy Equipment Operator PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rearview 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.

Heavy Equipment Operator QUALIFICATIONS:

• •Good customer services 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.
• •High School diploma or GED.

Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• •401(k)
• •401(k) matching
• •Dental insurance
• •Health insurance
• •Life insurance
• •Paid time off
• •Referral program
• •Vision insurance

Schedule:

• •Monday to Friday
• •Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

What is your experience surrounding dozers, excavators, or similar equipment and in what industry?

Experience:

• •Dozer: 3 years (Preferred)
• •Excavator: 3 years (Preferred)
• •Solid waste management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Requirements

Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.