Heavy Equipment Operator

Jobtailor; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Virginia is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders at recycling facilities and waste sites. You will follow safety policies and perform routine inspections.

You will maintain accurate equipment records, handle material moving tasks, and work independently while supporting colleagues. The role requires physical ability and compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders
• Ability to follow company safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Ability to work independently and support colleagues
• Finger dexterity and motor coordination for most of the workday
• Occasionally handle objects under 30 pounds
• Rarely face occupational risks such as cuts, burns, and toxic chemicals
• Work in dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar conditions most of the workday

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders at recycling facilities and waste disposal sites
• Operate equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Maintain accurate equipment records
• Move and position raw materials and finished components using material-moving equipment
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Bulldozer Operation

Scraper Operation

Front-End Loader Operation

Preventative Maintenance

Equipment Inspection

Material Moving

Record Keeping

Standard Operating Procedures

Job description

• Operate heavy equipment including bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders at recycling facilities and waste disposal sites
• Operate equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Maintain accurate equipment records
• Move and position raw materials and finished components using material-moving equipment
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders
• Ability to follow company safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Ability to work independently and support colleagues
• Required finger dexterity and motor coordination for most of the workday
• Required to occasionally handle objects under 30 pounds
• Required to rarely face occupational risks such as cuts, burns, and toxic chemicals
• Required to work in dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar conditions most of the workday

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy equipment such as Bulldozers, Scrapers, and Front-End Loaders while adhering to safety policies and conducting routine inspections and maintenance. Capable of maintaining accurate equipment records and performing physical tasks in challenging environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Bulldozer Operation
• Scraper Operation
• Front-End Loader Operation
• Routine Equipment Inspections

Hard Skills

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Bulldozer Operation
• Scraper Operation
• Front-End Loader Operation
• Preventative Maintenance
• Equipment Inspection
• Material Moving
• Record Keeping
• Standard Operating Procedures

Soft Skills

• Independence
• Team Support

Industry Keywords

• Safety Policies
• Physical Requirements
• Occupational Risks
• Recycling Facilities
• Waste Disposal Sites