Equipment Operator - Landfill

Description

• Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
• Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.
• Operator will clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
• Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily.
• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
• Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting.
• Operator will steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment at the assigned site, if the equipment is used at the particular site(s) using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
• Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, Requirements: and priorities for the work day.
• Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
• Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
• Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
• Completion of forklift certification.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• 15 days of paid time off.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance