Heavy Equipment Operator

Mattermgt; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattermgt is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil efficiently.

The role requires inspecting equipment, adhering to safety standards, and communicating any repairs. Experience with OSHA-regulated sites is preferred; high school diploma or GED required; strong time management and customer service skills expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of verifiable prior related experience in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Experience working at OSHA/state environmental sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure the maintenance and safety of the equipment.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, rock truck, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Safety awareness

Reliability

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure the maintenance and safety of the equipment. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, rock truck, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of verifiable prior related experience in heavy equipment operation not required but is preferred.
• Experience working at sites regulated by OSHA or a state environmental agency is preferred.