Heavy Equipment Operator

Capital Waste Services LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; 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 hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at recycling centers or landfills. The ideal candidate will have a focus on safety, customer service, and maintaining equipment.

This full-time role is based in Georgia, requires two years of experience, and offers benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) matching. Join us to contribute to our commitment to excellent service!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment like forklift and bulldozer.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Perform minor service on equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Follow through ability

Adherence to safety 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

Application Question(s)

• What is your experience surrounding dozers, excavators, or similar equipment and in what industry?

Experience

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

Work Location

In person