Heavy Equipment Operator

County Waste Complex LLC; Townsend (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

County Waste Complex LLC is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station. You will perform inspections, monitor waste quality, and carry out routine maintenance to ensure equipment is operational.

The role emphasizes safety, efficient operation, and adherence to company policies, with responsibilities spanning reporting and daily duties in a high-demand waste management environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Strong time management to complete duties safely and efficiently.
• Ability to follow through on challenges and adhere to schedules.
• Promotes safety standards and follows company policies.
• Possession of a Class A CDL License is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections on heavy equipment.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, rock truck, and front-end loader.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and maintain equipment readiness.
• Perform minor routine service and refer complex issues to Maintenance Shop.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and report necessary repairs to supervisor.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Follow-through

Adherence to safety policies

Class A CDL License

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.

Full-time

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.
• Mantains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Must have Class A CDL License.

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.