Heavy Equipment Operator

Murphy Road Recycling; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Oriented Environment

Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Job summary

Murphy Road Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely run heavy machinery and keep the production area efficient. You will operate bobcats, forklifts and loaders, monitor conveyors, and ensure traffic flows smoothly on the floor, contributing to high safety standards.

This role requires good mechanical skills, reliability, and the ability to follow safety procedures. We value proactive, organized individuals who can work shifts and participate in safety meetings, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2 years of equipment operator experience in a plant environment, or 5 years in related roles.
• Able to pass safety and operating training.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to maintain productivity and smooth traffic.
• Keep operation area clear of obstacles and ensure safe workflow.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain clean, safe facility.
• Load/unload trucks and conveyor system as scheduled.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and report malfunctions.
• Adhere to safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Safety training

Communication

Mechanical ability

Safety equipment

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Independent thinker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Murphy Road Recycling

Murphy Road Recycling LLC is dedicated to staying at the forefront of recycling and waste solutions. We are innovating every step of the way. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country and powering our buildings with solar energy, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.

Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Position Summary:

The Equipment Operator performs duties relevant to safely and effectively operating heavy equipment in the course of daily operations. The Equipment Operator also makes sure the operations floor is clear of obstacles, as well as that traffic flows smoothly, efficiently, and safely to maintain production.

Your Role:

• Safely and effectively operate heavy equipment to maintain productivity in the effective operation of the transfer starting or material recovery facility during daily operations.
• Ensures that the operation area is consistently clear of obstacles and that traffic is flowing smoothly.
• Performs general house duties in assigned areas to ensure safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility.
• Keeps the entire floor clean and maintained by use of bobcats, front-end loaders, excavators, and/or similar equipment such as industrial forklifts, man lifts, and skid steer-type loaders.
• Loads and monitors the conveyor system with a loader based on the facility.
• Load and unload trucks with a skid steer and forklift based on a daily schedule.
• Performs routine maintenance checks on mobile equipment and facility equipment and reports malfunctions to the Supervisor.
• Work all assigned shifts from the scheduled start to the scheduled end time.
• Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Ability to complete safety, operational, and other required training within a scheduled time.
• Communication skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability sufficient to complete routine tasks.
• Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment.
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Desirable, although not essential, requirements:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience as an equipment operator in a plant environment; or 5 years of related experience, which includes training in a plant environment.

This Position Features:

• Family Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds.
• Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.).
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
• Clarity of vision.

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Murphy Road Recycling, LLC

EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally‑protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally‑protected status.