Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Industries; Nokomis (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate various machinery, perform maintenance checks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work independently in various weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to bale and load waste into trailers.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks of equipment.
• Communicate with co-workers using a two-way radio.

Skills

Problem Solving

Basic Math

English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Job description

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other heavy equipment and/or steer equipment to bale, load, and move waste material.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
2. Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
3. Grease/lubricate equipment, check, and add fluids to equipment daily.
4. Steer, guide, and/or drive the equipment at the assigned site using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons, and pedals.
5. Substitute for another operator if someone is absent or as needed/required.
6. Clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
7. Use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers regarding work activities, requirements, and priorities.
8. Conform to all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.
9. Maintain the appearance of the grounds and facility.
10. Attend safety and branch meetings.
11. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
• Completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Apply common sense to solve problems involving multiple variables.
• Perform basic math functions and understand equipment gauges.
• Read, speak, understand, and write English.
• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Constant exposure to loud noise, humidity, weather, moving parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud, outdoors, sometimes in high places.
• Work in all weather conditions, except lightning storms.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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