Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator – Heavy Equipment 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. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure the maintenance and safety of the equipment. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, rock truck, 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.
• •Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• •High School diploma or GED.
• •Two years of verifiable prior related experience in heavy equipment operation not required but is preferred.
• •Experience working at sites regulated by OSHA or a state environmental agency is preferred.