Equipment Operator

Sims Municipal Recycling; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

Vacation Time

401k matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Circular Services in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate loaders, forklifts, and related machinery in a recycling facility. The role requires safety compliance, pre-shift inspections, and daily equipment upkeep.

The position offers full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities to advance in a growing circular economy company. Candidates should be able to work in a noisy environment and handle physical tasks as described.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver's license required
• Minimum 12 months related experience and/or training

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on loader: lubricating, fueling, cleaning.
• Complete inspection reports before equipment use.
• Safely operate machinery under supervision; load trucks, pile scrap, load/unload barges and rail cars.
• End of shift cleanup and equipment inspection.
• Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality.
• Support safety initiative and maintain clean work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Can-do attitude

Willing to learn on the job

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Equipment Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Fort Myers, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1969

Company Info

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

About the Role:

The Equipment Operator operates equipment to include frontend loader with bucket, 12k forklift or smaller with rotator, bobcat and skid steer. Operators are to follow all Balcones Resources safety regulations and golden rules. Operator will provide pre-shift and end of shift inspections and is responsible for greasing and daily upkeep of equipment and work areas.

Shift: 1st Shift 6am to 2pm (Job Type: Full-time) | Location: Fort Myers, FL

• FSA
• Vacation Time
• 401k matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling and cleaning.
• Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Safely operate machinery under the direction of the shift supervisor or production manager. Load trucks, pile scrap material, load/unload barges and rail cars
• End of shift clean up and equipment inspection.
• Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality.
• Commit to the overall safety of the work environment.
• Sweeps and shovels residual waste from process.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid Driver's license
• Minimum of 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently while effectively following written and verbal instructions.
• Strong bias for action and “can do” attitude.
• Motivated to learn on the job from leaders.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal work environment is a recycling plant, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC:Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.