Equipment Operator

Waste Industries; Nokomis (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking an Equipment Operator in Nokomis, Florida. The role involves safely operating heavy machinery to manage waste effectively, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a forklift certification, solid problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to operate various heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to bale and load waste materials.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment.
• Steer and guide various listed equipment.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Basic math

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Equipment Operator role at Waste Industries

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor, and/or steer equipment to bale, load, and move waste material.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
2. Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
3. Grease/lubricate equipment, check, and add fluids to equipment daily.
4. Steer, guide, and/or drive the listed equipment at the assigned site using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons, and pedals.
5. Substitute for another operator if someone is absent or as needed.
6. Clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms daily or as needed.
7. Use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers regarding work activities, requirements, and priorities.
8. Conform to all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, procedures, and directives.
9. Maintain the appearance of the grounds and facility.
10. Attend safety and branch meetings.
11. Perform other duties as required by management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED desired but not required.
• Completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
• Operate equipment such as excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bulldozer, and compactor.
• Wear safety shoes and eye protection.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Follow instructions and work independently.
• Apply common sense to solve problems involving multiple variables.
• Perform basic math functions and understand equipment gauges.
• Read, speak, understand, and write English.
• Lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to loud noise, humidity, weather, moving parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes, and particles.
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Operate in outdoor environments, sometimes inside heavy equipment cabs, exposed to weather.
• Occasionally work at heights.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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