Heavy Equipment Operator - Safe Waste & Recycling Site

winwastejobs; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

PTO

Floating holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

College loan reimbursement

Scholarships for dependents

Parental Leave

Inclusive culture

Engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely run heavy machinery at recycling facilities, landfills or transfer stations for moving waste or soil efficiently while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, operator duties for various machinery, waste monitoring, routine servicing, reporting, and maintaining a clean, safe shop environment. We offer strong benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Two years prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• 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 set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Time management

Safety compliance

Adherence to schedules

Attention to detail

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely run heavy machinery at recycling facilities, landfills or transfer stations for moving waste or soil efficiently while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, operator duties for various machinery, waste monitoring, routine servicing, reporting, and maintaining a clean, safe shop environment. We offer strong benefits and a supportive team culture.