Heavy Equipment Operator — Recycling & Waste Processing

Resource Cws; Salem, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Cws is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely manage recycled material processing and equipment operation on site at our Salem, OR facility.

The role requires familiarity with loaders, backhoes, excavators, and related equipment, with attention to safety, maintenance, and efficient material handling. Candidates should be able to follow supervisor directions and assist in keeping the processing floor clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to receive and follow direction from operation supervisor and/or operations manager.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Two year's experience operating similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and proficiently for waste disposal.
• Inspect inbound material for contaminants and presort material as needed.
• Direct public to proper dumping location and move material for other vehicles to dump on tipping floor.
• Load trailers to ensure maximum payloads.
• Inspect trailer for debris and ready condition prior to loading.
• Move loaded trailer to correct staging area.
• Clean and maintain area around equipment and processing floor to reduce debris.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Two years experience

Equipment operation

Follow supervisor directions

Job description

Resource Cws is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely manage recycled material processing and equipment operation on site at our Salem, OR facility.

The role requires familiarity with loaders, backhoes, excavators, and related equipment, with attention to safety, maintenance, and efficient material handling. Candidates should be able to follow supervisor directions and assist in keeping the processing floor clean and organized.