Heavy Equipment Operator

Capital Waste Services LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Capital Waste Services LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery at our recycling centers, landfills or transfer stations. You will perform inspections, monitor waste streams and help maintain equipment readiness and safety standards.

Day-to-day duties include operating forklifts, excavators, bulldozers and loaders, completing reports, and following company policies to ensure efficient, compliant waste handling.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment to ensure safety and readiness.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, and front-end loader.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Maintain equipment readiness to minimize downtime; clean tracks or wheels as needed.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and report repairs to supervisor.
• Follow all safety policies and keep the shop clean and organized.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Follow through

Adhere to policies

Pride in work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

CWS is a leading provider of waste management services throughout South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida areas. We are committed to providing superior customer service with our emphasis on integrity, reliability and cleanliness. We invest in our community, our customers and our employees by providing access to state-of-the-art systems and processes, and the best leadership in the business!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.

Heavy Equipment Operator PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rearview camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Heavy Equipment Operator QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• High School diploma or GED.

Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dozer: 3 years (Preferred)
• Excavator: 3 years (Preferred)
• Solid waste management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Requirements

Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.