Heavy Equipment Operator

Kimble Companies; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to join their dedicated team. This role involves operating various heavy machinery, ensuring equipment readiness, and performing essential inspections. With a strong commitment to safety and the environment, the company offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you are passionate about operating heavy equipment and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operations in landfill and mining activities.
• Ability to operate various heavy machinery and perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and navigate heavy equipment for landfill operations.
• Perform inspections and troubleshoot equipment as necessary.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Troubleshooting Minor Repairs

Physical Labor

Tools

Dozer

Front End Loader

Excavator

Articulated Trucks

Grader

Scraper

Job description

This position operates heavy equipment used in spreading, covering, loading, and/or compacting waste or spoil in an efficient and safe manner to our landfill and earth-moving operations.

|Days and Night Shift Available|

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:

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operations and the operation of heavy equipment in relation to landfill, mining, and reclamation activities.
• Ability to operate dozer, front end loader, excavator, articulated trucks, end dumps, grader, scraper, or ability to learn how to operate equipment as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor repairs as needed.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle records check.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities and Duties for Heavy Equipment Operators:

• Operate mining equipment as necessary.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections on all equipment.
• Operate dozer, front end loader, excavator, articulated trucks, end dumps, grader, scraper as needed.
• Troubleshoot minor repairs as needed.
• Perform manual labor including picking up trash, setting water pumps and dragging hose.
• Must work outside in all weather conditions.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment as needed.
• Move and position raw materials and finished products with the use of material moving equipment.
• This position entails operating and navigating machinery around and near high walls.
• This position requires the ability to navigate and operate machinery in changing traffic patterns.
• Heavy equipment operators are required to watch all road hazards and abstain from operating practices that incur wear and tear outside normal operating conditions.
• Regular attendance consistent with the Company Attendance Policy.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• 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

Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, age, military/veteran status or genetic information or any other status protected by law.