Heavy Equipment Operator

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth & equipment training

Operate various heavy equipment

Safety-focused team environment

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our fast-growing Southeast team in a role focused on safety and efficiency. You will operate loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, and related gear to move waste and recyclables, while performing inspections and minor maintenance.

Teamwork and adherence to OSHA and environmental rules are essential. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match, PTO, and opportunities for career growth and real

Qualifications

• One year or more of experience operating heavy equipment in relevant industrial settings.
• Experience with loaders, excavators, skid steers or forklifts is preferred.
• Strong emphasis on safety, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate clearly with teammates and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, material handlers, compactors, and other equipment as assigned.
• Move, load, transport, and organize waste and recyclable materials while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Identify equipment concerns and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and routine equipment care.
• Follow traffic patterns, operational procedures, and site-specific work instructions.
• Work closely with teammates, spotters, and supervisors to safely coordinate equipment movement throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate equipment inspection reports and other required documentation.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Assist with general site operations and other duties as needed to support business needs.
• Reinforce company safety policies while maintaining compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/

Tools

Loaders

Excavators

Skid steers

Forklifts

Compactors

Job description

About Coastal Waste & Recycling At Coastal Waste & Recycling, we're building more than a company, we're building a team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, put safety first, and are ready to grow with us. Operate Heavy Equipment. Build Safer Operations. Do you enjoy operating heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment where safety, teamwork, and efficiency matter? As a Heavy Equipment Operator at Coastal Waste & Recycling, you'll play a critical role in keeping our post-collection operations running safely and efficiently while helping protect the environment and serve our communities. At Coastal, our Heavy Equipment Operators do more than move material—they help keep our facilities operating safely, maintain equipment, and support the teams that keep our business moving.

Your Role As a Heavy Equipment Operator

What You'll Do

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, material handlers, compactors, and other equipment as assigned.
• Move, load, transport, and organize waste and recyclable materials while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Identify equipment concerns and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and routine equipment care.
• Follow traffic patterns, operational procedures, and site-specific work instructions.
• Work closely with teammates, spotters, and supervisors to safely coordinate equipment movement throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate equipment inspection reports and other required documentation.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Assist with general site operations and other duties as needed to support business needs.
• Reinforce company safety policies while maintaining compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards.

What You'll Bring

• One (1) or more years of experience operating heavy equipment in waste and recycling, construction, mining, aggregates, utilities, landscaping, agriculture, or another industrial environment.
• Experience operating loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, or similar heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of equipment safety, preventive maintenance, and daily inspections.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with teammates and leadership.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Waste industry experience, bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole), and experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment are a plus.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth & Equipment Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment
• Collaborative team environment where safety comes first
• Opportunity to build your career with one of the fastest-growing environmental services companies in the Southeast

If you're someone who takes pride in operating equipment safely, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to have you join the Coastal Waste & Recycling team.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Coastal, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right thing for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we are focused on doing the right thing, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are organic to our culture.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall not discriminate in hiring, promoting, pay, benefits, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is a Drug Free Workplace and drug testing is a condition of employment.