Heavy Equipment Operator

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career Growth & Training

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, and other equipment in a fast-paced waste and recycling environment. You will load, transport, and organize materials while following site procedures and safety rules.

The role requires 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, a strong safety mindset, and reliable teamwork. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole is a plus; join a company devoted to safety and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in industrial environments.
• Experience operating loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts or similar equipment.
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, preventive maintenance, and daily inspections.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, material handlers, compactors, and other equipment as assigned.
• Move, load, transport, and organize waste and recyclable materials while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Identify equipment concerns and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Follow traffic patterns, procedures, and site-specific work instructions.
• Work closely with teammates to safely coordinate equipment movement throughout the facility.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Equipment maintenance

Bilingual EN/ES/CR

Job description

About Coastal Waste & Recycling

At Coastal Waste & Recycling, we’re building more than a company, we’re building a team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we’re looking for people who take pride in their work, put safety first, and are ready to grow with us. Operate Heavy Equipment. Build Safer Operations. Do you enjoy operating heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment where safety, teamwork, and efficiency matter? As a Heavy Equipment Operator at Coastal Waste & Recycling, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our post-collection operations running safely and efficiently while helping protect the environment and serve our communities. At Coastal, our Heavy Equipment Operators do more than move material—they help keep our facilities operating safely, maintain equipment, and support the teams that keep our business moving.

What You'll Do

Safely operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, material handlers, compactors, and other equipment as assigned. Move, load, transport, and organize waste and recyclable materials while maximizing operational efficiency.

• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Identify equipment concerns and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and routine equipment care.
• Follow traffic patterns, operational procedures, and site-specific work instructions.
• Work closely with teammates, spotters, and supervisors to safely coordinate equipment movement throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate equipment inspection reports and other required documentation.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Assist with general site operations and other duties as needed to support business needs.
• Reinforce company safety policies while maintaining compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards.

What You'll Bring

• One (1) or more years of experience operating heavy equipment in waste and recycling, construction, mining, aggregates, utilities, landscaping, agriculture, or another industrial environment.
• Experience operating loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, or similar heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, preventive maintenance, and daily inspections.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with teammates and leadership.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Waste industry experience, bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole), and experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment are a plus.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth & Equipment Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment
• Collaborative team environment where safety comes first
• Opportunity to build your career with one of the fastest-growing environmental services companies in the Southeast

If you're someone who takes pride in operating equipment safely, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to have you join the Coastal Waste & Recycling team.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Coastal, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right thing for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we are focused on doing the right thing, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are organic to our culture. The Coastal founders believe strongly that keeping focused on the people they have the privilege to serve will solidify their position in the industry and separate them from their competitors. Starting a level playing field with facilities and equipment, the true worth of a service organization is in its people.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall not discriminate in hiring, promoting, pay, benefits, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is a Drug Free Workplace and drug testing is a condition of employment.