Heavy Equipment Operator – Landfill & Recycling

Meridian Waste; Bowling Green (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking a reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station. You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections and operate equipment such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, and front-end loader to move waste or soil.

The role emphasizes safety, reporting repairs, keeping the shop clean, and completing equipment reports. A High School diploma or GED and OSHA-site experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers.
• 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; promotes safety standards; avoids unnecessary risks.
• Maintains pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• High School diploma or GED required; OSHA-site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor.
• Follow all required safety policies.
• 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.

Skills

Good customer services skills

Good time management skills

Good follow through ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Meridian Waste is seeking a reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station. You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections and operate equipment such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, and front-end loader to move waste or soil.

The role emphasizes safety, reporting repairs, keeping the shop clean, and completing equipment reports. A High School diploma or GED and OSHA-site experience preferred.