Heavy Equipment Operator

Valicor Environmental Services LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid holidays & time-off

Disability coverage

401K matching

Life Insurance

Advancement opportunities

Sustainability & teamwork

Job summary

Valicor Environmental Services LLC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. You will operate excavators and other heavy equipment, assist in waste handling, and help maintain equipment.

This role requires safety-minded individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, good communication, and the ability to work weekends or overtime. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an excavator operator, preferably in environmental or construction settings.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in various weather conditions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate a forklift and skid loader safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in the handling and processing of waste materials at the facility.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Keep accurate records of equipment usage and maintenance activities.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Physically capable

Education

Excavator operation certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Maintenance tools

Job description

Full Time Regular Manual Labor Fort Wayne, IN, US

We are currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at Valicor Environmental Services at the Fort Wayne facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operating heavy equipment, specifically excavators, and will be responsible for assisting in various tasks related to environmental facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operator a forklift and skid loader safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment to ensure it is functioning properly.
• Assist in the handling and processing of waste materials at the facility.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Keep accurate records of equipment usage and maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an excavator operator, preferably in an environmental or construction setting.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in various weather conditions and environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• A sound understanding of pertinent safety guidelines.
• Capacity to provide and follow directions.

(Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed.)

Qualifications:

• Certification in excavator operation or equivalent training.
• Experience operating other heavy equipment, such as loaders or excavators.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Paid holidays and time-off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Matching 401K
• Life Insurance benefits
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Positive work environment with a focus on sustainability and teamwork

About Valicor:

Headquartered in Monroe, Ohio. Valicor is the largest provider of non-hazardous wastewater treatment services in North America. Leveraging its extensive fleet of tankers and a network of strategically located centralized wastewater treatment (“CWT”) facilities, the Company transports and processes diverse wastewater streams that result from the manufacture of industrial and consumer goods. The Company’s mission-critical services allow customers to meet federal, state, and local regulations by safely and responsibly disposing of oily water, leachate, soaps, line flush waste, and similar waste streams and it also provides a diverse set of landfill solidification, product destruction, and retail oil services. As an ISO 14001 certified organization, Valicor takes great pride in its environmental compliance process.

Valicor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We strongly encourage