Heavy Equipment Operator

ReSource Waste Services LLC; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Lewiston, Maine is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to ensure the effective operation of heavy machinery and perform daily maintenance. This role requires at least 2 years of experience with heavy equipment and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and a mechanical background. This position involves working Monday to Friday with potential Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with Heavy Equipment Loader/Excavator.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, construction or recycling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (excavator, front-end loader, etc.)
• Unload inbound vehicles, stack, store, and feed C&D material.
• Load outbound vehicles with recycled materials and residual waste.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ReSource Lewiston is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator

Under general supervision of Shift Supervisor, responsible for the safe operation and daily preventative maintenance of the assigned equipment (excavator, front-end loader; bobcat; yard tractor, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (excavator, front-end loader, etc.)
• Unloading of inbound vehicles, stacking, storing and feeding of C&D material
• Loading of outbound vehicles with recycled materials and residual waste
• Loading main process line in-feed conveyor and shearing bulky materials for processing.
• Management and stockpiling of all unprocessed and processed materials.
• Material transportation for processing.
• Site maintenance and construction including ditching for erosion control and surface water collection, etc.
• Seasonal maintenance.
• Performing maintenance and light repair of company-owned or leased mobile equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Heavy Equipment Loader/Excavator.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment, be able to focus on detail as required by the job, as well as multitask.
• Work in a fast pace environment, construction or recycling preferred.
• Mechanical background as operator – will be performing service on the equipment.
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday with some Saturday shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical background a plus.