Heavy Equipment Operator 1

CLP Circular Services; Gonzales (CA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Circular Services in California seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate loaders and trucks for compost production and soil amendments. You will load materials, perform daily production reporting, and assist with equipment maintenance in outdoor conditions.

Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma/GED, a valid driver’s license, and 1+ year of heavy equipment experience. OSHA 10 is preferred; training and safety are emphasized throughout daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State issued driver's license.
• 1+ years of experience with heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment with precision for loading, lifting, and transporting materials, safely and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections and perform minor maintenance.
• Knowledge of load capacities, center of gravity, and safe lifting techniques to prevent tipping or equipment damage.
• Identifying common mechanical issues and reporting malfunctions or damage for repairs.

Responsabilités

• Safely operate heavy equipment to move materials and feed shredders, grinders, and screens.
• Load products onto roll-off containers or walking-floor trailers.
• Complete and upload daily production reports.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all safety policies and report hazards right away.
• Work closely with drivers, operators, and team members.
• Take part in training to grow skills and improve performance.
• Handle other duties as needed to support daily operations.

Connaissances

Heavy equipment

Load handling

Safety checks

Pre-operation checks

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

HS Diploma / GED

OSHA 10

Outils

Driver's license

Description du poste

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2041

About Circular Services:
Circular Services is the largest privately held recycling and organics service provider in the U.S. It operates over 25 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix.

About the Role:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate heavy equipment, such as loaders and trucks, to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate heavy equipment to move materials and feed shredders, grinders, and screens
• Load products onto roll-off containers or walking-floor trailers
• Complete and upload daily production reports
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all safety policies and report hazards right away
• Work closely with drivers, operators, and team members
• Take part in training to grow skills and improve performance
• Handle other duties as needed to support daily operations

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• State issued driver's license
• One (1) or more years of experience with heady equipment required
• Ability to operate equipment with precision for loading, lifting, and transporting materials, safely and efficiently
• Conduct pre-operation inspections and perform minor maintenanceKnowledge of load capacities, center of gravity, and safe lifting techniques to prevent tipping or equipment damage
• Identifying common mechanical issues and reporting malfunctions or damage for repairs

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• OSHA 10 or higher certificate
• One (1) year or more years of experience operating grinders and/or shredders
• Experience in the compost industry preferred
• Basic awareness of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices
• Strong understanding of surroundings to operate safely near workers, vehicles, and obstacles
• Communicate effectively with team members and external customers
• Ability to quickly adjust methods or paths based on terrain, obstructions, or material behavior
• Committed to maintaining productivity and safety

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

About Circular Services:
Circular Services is the largest privately held recycling and organics service provider in the U.S. It operates over 25 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix.

About the Role:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate heavy equipment, such as loaders and trucks, to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate heavy equipment to move materials and feed shredders, grinders, and screens
• Load products onto roll-off containers or walking-floor trailers
• Complete and upload daily production reports
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all safety policies and report hazards right away
• Work closely with drivers, operators, and team members
• Take part in training to grow skills and improve performance
• Handle other duties as needed to support daily operations

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• State issued driver's license
• One (1) or more years of experience with heady equipment required
• Ability to operate equipment with precision for loading, lifting, and transporting materials, safely and efficiently
• Conduct pre-operation inspections and perform minor maintenance
• Knowledge of load capacities, center of gravity, and safe lifting techniques to prevent tipping or equipment damage
• Identifying common mechanical issues and reporting malfunctions or damage for repairs

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• OSHA 10 or higher certificate
• One (1) year or more years of experience operating grinders and/or shredders
• Experience in the compost industry preferred
• Basic awareness of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices
• Strong understanding of surroundings to operate safely near workers, vehicles, and obstacles
• Communicate effectively with team members and external customers
• Ability to quickly adjust methods or paths based on terrain, obstructions, or material behavior
• Committed to maintaining productivity and safety

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Hours can range from Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm, including weekends, with some variations per business demands.