Equipment Operator - Landfill

Company; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste collection company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for their landfill operations. The role involves operating heavy machinery to manage waste, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefit package

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career plan

Recognition programs

Professional development learning

Exceptional work environment

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand safety rules and operating manuals.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to process trash at landfills.
• Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips.
• Report unsafe situations to the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Equipment Operator - Landfill

Apply locations Barstow time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR104077

Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill processes trash by compacting and pushing the waste with a dozer, at the landfills. Places soil cover over the trash with other heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators and rock trucks. Other equipment which may be operated are water trucks, roll off trucks and backhoes.

Job Description

• Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash.
• Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables.
• Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required.
• Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills.
• Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely.
• Be aware of emergency contacts and procedures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Landfill supervisor.
• Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions pertaining to assigned vehicles.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual – English/Spanish.
• Basic first aid and CPR training.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Physical:
  • Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
  • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.
  • Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
  • Works outside only.

Salary: $30.50 (Includes Prevailing Wage which is the combination of the basic hourly wage and the value of fringe benefits)

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

About Us

Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.