Heavy Equipment Operator — Landfill & Site Prep

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Lancaster (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Lancaster, KY is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform safe operation of various heavy equipment and support landfill/site development projects. You will conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections, perform routine maintenance, and work on earth moving tasks while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, pass necessary certifications, and complete hazardous waste training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience operating heavy equipment ( excavator, backhoe, dozer or similar).
• Must pass written and operational tests to be certified for each equipment piece.
• Hazardous waste training must be completed within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely (bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, loaders, trucks) per regulations and policies.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and complete necessary docs.
• Maintain equipment (lubrication, fueling, cleaning).
• Conduct on-site earth moving, land leveling, and site prep tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

English reading/writing

Site traffic navigation

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Lancaster, KY is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform safe operation of various heavy equipment and support landfill/site development projects. You will conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections, perform routine maintenance, and work on earth moving tasks while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, pass necessary certifications, and complete hazardous waste training