Heavy Equipment Operator

*Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator* POSITION SUMMARY: The *Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator* 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 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.
* 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.
* Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
*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.
* High School diploma or GED.
*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* * Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person