Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

Waste Management; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an individual to operate a variety of heavy equipment vehicles for waste management. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery used in the compaction and spreading of waste materials. The ideal candidate will have three years of experience in a similar role and will be responsible for conducting equipment inspections and maintenance. Join a company that values safety and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, while contributing to a cleaner environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• Three years of previous experience required.
• No specific education or certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Move and position materials using equipment.

Education

None required

Job description

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

I. Job Summary
Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, commercial, and residential waste disposed at the post-collection facilities.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

1. Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
2. Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records.
3. Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with the use of material moving equipment.
4. Follows appropriate standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience
Education: None required.
Experience: Three (3) years of previous experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
None required.

V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday;
2. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally;
3. Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;
4. Required to be exposed to a physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday;
5. Normal setting for this job is: shop or field.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, as well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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