Heavy Equipment Operator

Kimble Companies; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Health care and dependent care FSA

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid time off

Referral program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Kimble Companies seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate dozers, loaders, excavators, and trucks at our transfer station, performing inspections and related labor as needed.

The role requires 3 years of wheel loader experience, outdoor work in all weather, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Day shift, Monday–Friday, with weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle records check.
• 3 years' experience operating wheel loaders.
• Able to stand long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Outdoor or industrial shop environment work.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozer, front end loader, excavator, articulated trucks, end dumps, grader, and scraper as needed.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections on all equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor repairs as needed.
• Perform manual labor including picking up trash, setting water pumps, and dragging hoses.
• Fairly labor-intensive outdoor work in all weather conditions with some heavy lifting.

Skills

Wheel loader experience

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position exclusively operates heavy equipment used in spreading, covering, loading, and/or compacting waste in an efficient and safe manner to support the maintenance of our transfer station.

About us:

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle records check
• 3 years' experience running wheel loaders
• Regularly stand for long periods of time
• Able to bend, stoop, climb, reach
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Work in an outdoor or in an industrial shop environment

Responsibilities And Duties For Heavy Equipment Operators

• Ability to operate dozer, front end loader, excavator, articulated trucks, end dumps, grader, and scraper as needed
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections on all equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot minor repairs if needed
• Ability to perform manual labor including picking up trash, setting water pumps, and dragging hose
• Please note this could be a fairly labor-intensive position that requires working outside in all weather conditions and some heavy lifting is required.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | Weekends as needed

This Employer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability, or any other status protected by law.