Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

• 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.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• 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.
• Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.

Requirements

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• 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.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Benefits

• Great Place to Work
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employee discount programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance