Heavy Equipment Operator

Priority Waste, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Detroit, MI. This role involves operating heavy machinery for waste hauling, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates should have at least five years of experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work long hours. Join a growing organization committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with heavy machinery (Bulldozer, Excavator, Loader).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work long hours (10-12 hours per day).

Responsibilities

• Safely operates heavy machinery to load waste.
• Maintains machinery and reports issues.
• Ensures health, safety, and environmental rules are followed.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: JFons - Detroit, MI

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Company Summary
Priority Waste (www.prioritywaste.com), headquartered in Clinton Township, Michigan, provides waste hauling services. Our company has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2018. This growth has allowed us to continually expand our workforce. The Company operates out of several facilities, including two transfer stations. Priority Waste maintains a diversified platform providing service to both municipal solid-waste, construction and demolition customers. Through our yellow fleet of residential, roll off, and front load trucks and containers, Priority Waste makes the customer experience our #1 priority.

Job Purpose

In your role as Heavy Equipment Operator, you will haul waste using various machinery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Safely operates heavy machinery to load waste at transfer station
• Handles and moves material
• Assists with keeping tunnel clean
• Maintains machinery and reports mechanical problems immediately
• Performs tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensures all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment
• Communicates issues and concerns with Site Manager as needed
• Works in a team environment and assists co-workers with other duties as required

Qualifications

The successful candidate profile includes:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with driving a Bulldozer, Excavator and Loader
• Experience in the waste management industry preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work 10-12 hours per day, Monday-Saturday

At Priority Waste, there are fundamental qualities that we look for in all our employees:

• People who excel in a collaborative environment (team players)
• A willingness to do whatever the situation calls for
• An excitement to be part of a growing organization
• A genuine understanding that the quality of your work has a direct impact on the company’s success