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Athens Services

Waste collection, recycling, and environmental services

Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Building TradesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVictorville, CA, USA$35.12 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have five years of experience working in a municipal solid waste landfill.
  • Be able to handle the landfill's day-to-day operations and manage the site when the supervisor is offsite.
  • Provide customer service to the public, county inspectors, and staff.
  • Have a high school diploma and/or GED.
  • Be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions for assigned vehicles.
  • Be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Understand and interpret site plans.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead heavy equipment operations in the landfill.
  • Process trash by compacting and pushing waste with a dozer.
  • Place soil cover over trash using heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, and rock trucks; other equipment may include water trucks, roll-off trucks, and backhoes.
  • Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day's trash.
  • Keep tipping-table trash safely arranged so a loader can remove recyclables.
  • Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trip and post-trip reports as required.
  • Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills.
  • Keep the tipping table clear of trash so customers can unload safely.
  • Know emergency contacts and procedures.
  • Report unsafe situations to the direct supervisor.
  • Work overtime as needed.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the landfill supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have five years of experience as a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator in a municipal solid waste landfill.
  • Be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Obtain 40 hours of HazWOPER training, First Aid, and CPR within six months of employment.

About the Company

Athens Services

Waste collection, recycling, and environmental services

Athens Services provides waste collection, recycling, and environmental services for residential, commercial, and public-sector customers in the greater Los Angeles area. It operates through a fleet of trucks and local facilities to collect trash, recycle materials, and compost waste, and it uses reuse and recycling to divert resources from landfills. The company emphasizes personalized, community-focused service and investment in people, technology, and the environment. It differentiates itself by being family-owned and operating with a focus on The Athens Way—great service, strong people, safety, and sustainability—rather than competing purely on scale. The goal is to deliver reliable service while fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for generations to come.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
La Puente, CA
Founded
Not listed

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