Heavy Equipment Operator

LRS; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

LRS, an industry leader in waste and recycling solutions, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should possess basic communication skills in English and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English effectively.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of equipment to ensure safety.
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues.
• Adhere to all safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Job description

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LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve. We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety

• Serve With Passion
• Innovate Relentlessly
• Engage With Integrity
• Build Community
• Be Accountable, The MRF Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the heavy equipment at the facility.
  
  

Reports To

Site Supervisor

• Perform daily pre and post trip inspection of the equipment per company standards to ensure fluid levels are at proper levels and safety devises are functioning properly
• Continuously monitor the performance of the equipment and report any repairs needed to the maintenance department
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Keep machine and cab clean
• Monitor materials coming in and report all unacceptable waste to management
• Maximize truck load weights per DOT regulations
• Perform other job duties as assigned
  
  

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• None required
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
  
  

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Equipment operator position requires the operation of equipment with open and closed cabs.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors and will be exposed to weather extremes and dusty conditions.
• Required to work within close proximity to customers and will be exposed to busy traffic patterns.
  
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Sporadic local travel required
  
  

, $23-$28

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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