Heavy Equipment Operator (Landfill)

About the Role

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy machinery at recycling centers, landfills, or transfer stations. Duties include transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and compacting waste or soil efficiently and safely. Key responsibilities include performing pre‑ and post‑operation inspections to ensure all lights, mirrors, cameras and windows are clean, and operating equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers and front‑end loaders in accordance with safety standards. The operator continuously monitors waste for unacceptable material, keeps equipment ready by cleaning tracks or wheels, performs minor servicing, documents reports, follows safety policies, and maintains a clean shop at the end of each shift.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸machinery operation
• ▸waste loading
• ▸pre‑inspection
• ▸equipment servicing
• ▸reporting
• ▸shop clean

What You Bring

Qualifications emphasize strong customer service, professional conduct, effective time management, and the ability to follow through on tasks and company policies. Employees are expected to take pride in their work, uphold safety standards, and act with honesty and trustworthiness.

Requirements

• ▸customer service
• ▸professional conduct
• ▸time management
• ▸follow‑through
• ▸safety standards
• ▸honesty

Benefits

Minimum requirements are two years of heavy‑equipment operation experience and one year of work on OSHA‑regulated sites. The position offers an hourly rate of $27.92 with eligibility for a bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • 401(k) plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

Field