Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-4pm
Hourly Rates: $19-$22/hr
Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for safely operating various heavy equipment that perform the spreading and compaction of construction and demolition, and/or commercial and residential waste disposed of at the landfill or post collection facilities. Equipment operators are exposed to unpleasant odors and sights, and weather elements.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Perform efficient safe operation of bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, wheel loaders, off road dump trucks, and other equipment.
• Safely move dirt, rocks or material in a manner which does not endanger personnel or equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections on equipment and complete necessary forms.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, (i.e., lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment).
• Operate various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, snow removal, and/or related assignments.
• Continuously monitor the equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal down time. Cleans waste from equipment body and wheels or tracks.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Proficiently completes all operating and labor tasks assigned.
• Clean waste from equipment body and wheels throughout the day.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing). Also, ability to withstand “bumpy” ride on equipment.
• Must be able to complete training on other landfill equipment, as necessary.
• Must be dependable, a self-starter, and able to identify and perform daily operational requirements.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to work in conditions with exposure to weather elements.
• Good verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with others.
• Must pass a written and operational test to be certified to operate equipment Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, and safety training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum three years’ experience operating excavator, backhoe, dozer, and off-road truck or similar experience and ability to operate equipment safely. Must be able to show proficiency on this equipment.
• Must be able to produce satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background check results.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to noise, heat, dust, and fumes as found in a repair facility.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions is possible.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)