Ability to perform prolonged physical exertion, including sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing, and withstand bumpy rides on equipment.
At least three years of experience operating excavators, backhoes, dozers, and off-road trucks or similar equipment, with demonstrated proficiency and safe operation.
Ability to complete training on other landfill equipment as necessary.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work in conditions exposed to weather elements.
Good verbal communication skills for effective and professional communication with others.
Reliable transportation is required.
Dependability and punctuality.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and climb on equipment for inspections.
Availability for varying schedules, including nights, days, and weekends.
Responsibilities
Operate equipment safely in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Safely operate bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, wheel loaders, off-road dump trucks, and other equipment.
Move dirt, rocks, and other materials without endangering personnel or equipment.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and complete necessary forms.
Operate equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, snow removal, and related assignments.
Monitor equipment continuously to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime.
Clean waste from equipment bodies and wheels or tracks throughout the day.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Complete assigned operating and labor tasks.
Desired Qualifications
A clean driving record is preferred.
Description
Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for safely operating various heavy equipment that perform the spreading and compaction of construction and demolition. Equipment operators are exposed to unpleasant odors and sights and weather elements. The hours and physical demand may vary by location.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
Operate equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
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!
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
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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.
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 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. Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.
MUST have Reliable Transportation (Clean driving record preferred)
MUST be dependable and punctual.
You will be required to lift 50lbs or more, climb on equipment for inspections.
Schedules vary. We work nights, days, and weekends if necessary.