Heavy Equipment Operator

Meridian Waste; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at recycling centers, landfills, or transfer stations. You will perform inspections, keep equipment in service, monitor waste quality, and document condition reports with a strong safety emphasis.

The role requires adherence to company policies, reliable time management, and the ability to work outdoors in all conditions, with a motivation to prevent downtime and support efficient site operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• OSHA-regulated site experience is preferred for this role.
• Experience in the solid waste industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment.
• Safely operate heavy equipment (forklift, excavator, bulldozer, loader) following safety standards.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable material and ensure equipment readiness.
• Document minor equipment service and report larger repairs as needed.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other required paperwork; keep area clean.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Follow-through

Policy compliance

Pride in work

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSHA-regulated site experience (1 year)

Solid waste industry experience preferred

Job description

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.

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, 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.
• Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Description

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, 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.
• Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ And Or Experience

• 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.
• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
• Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting (50-100 pounds), outside environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors

In addition to the above, the performance of other related duties may be required.

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