Heavy Equipment Operator + Team Lead - 2nd Shift

A Hiring Company; Waverly (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus of $1,000

Job summary

An environmental services company in Virginia is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator + Team Lead. In this important role, you will safely operate heavy machinery to aid in the production of compost, mulch, and soil products. You will conduct pre-shift checks, perform routine maintenance, and manage materials while adhering to safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of heavy equipment experience and a strong focus on safety. A $1,000 signing bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of heavy equipment operation in industrial, agricultural, or recycling environments.
• Familiarity with composting processes and environmental material handling.
• Strong attention to safety and environmental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to support production.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and routine maintenance.
• Run screening plants and blend materials as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Environmental material handling

Team collaboration

Tools

Excavator

Dozer

Grader

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator + Team Lead - 2nd Shift

$1,000 Signing Bonus!

Make a Real Impact with McGill Environmental Systems

At McGill, our purpose is to rebuild the soils that support life on our planet. We turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that helps restore depleted soils and supports a cleaner, greener future. Using advanced composting technology, we handle a wide range of organic materials—safely, reliably, and with purpose. We believe real environmental change should benefit people, the planet, and the economy. We take pride in our role within the communities we serve, contributing positively to a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment.

Driven by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability and Collaboration, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and strive to create a rewarding, safe, and empowering workplace for all.

When you join McGill, you're joining a team that values hard work, innovation, and doing what's right—for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the Earth. Whether you're working with machinery, logistics, or sales, your work directly supports a greener, healthier future.

Purpose of the Role

To safely operate heavy equipment to support the production of high-quality compost, mulch, and soil products derived from biosolids and organic materials. This role ensures efficient material movement, blending, loading, and equipment upkeep, all while maintaining strict environmental and safety compliance standards.

How You Make an Impact

You take pride in running equipment with care and precision, knowing that every bucket load, windrow turn, or screened batch helps create quality compost, mulch, and soil. You show up focused—ready to move materials safely, spot potential issues early, and keep operations flowing. You pay close attention to how your machine sounds, feels, and performs because you know small details prevent big breakdowns.

You're eager to learn the right way to blend materials, manage biosolids safely, and adapt to different machines and attachments. Whether you're maintaining your loader, adjusting a screener, or helping a teammate hook up an attachment, you understand your role keeps the site efficient and safe. You're dependable, take ownership of your tasks, and back up your crew by being someone they can count on. You're not just operating heavy equipment—you're powering the process that transforms waste into something valuable.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficient in heavy equipment skills (excavator, dozer, grader, etc.)
• Ability to run all screening plants proficiently; including operator maintenance and cleaning as required
• Proficient in blending operation including material mixing via heavy equipment, depending on skill level.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and preventative and routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling and cleaning.
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner, including attending and participating in safety training sessions.
• Performs other tasks assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of heavy equipment operation in industrial, agricultural, or recycling environments.
• Familiarity with composting processes or environmental material handling.
• Basic understanding of biosolid handling regulations.
• Strong attention to safety and environmental protocols.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use repetitive motion on legs, arms and neck; (frequently)
• Sit; (frequently)
• Use hands and reach with hands and arms(frequently)
• Climb or balance (frequently)
• Walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear (occasionally)
• Lift and/or move up to 10 to 50 pounds (occasionally)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Success Profile

• Take Ownership – You're trusted with more responsibility—own your tasks, equipment, and results. Treat every job like it matters (because it does).
• Think One Step Ahead – Anticipate what's coming next—whether it's loading the next truck, preparing a windrow, or switching equipment.
• Stay Sharp on Safety – You're setting an example for others now. Continue to lead with safety in every task and help hold the team accountable.
• Problem Solve in Real Time – Notice when something's off—like a blend that's too dry or a screener that's slowing down—and respond quickly.
• Be a Team Player – Work closely with other operators, loaders, and supervisors to keep material moving and quality high.
• Keep Equipment Running Strong – Do thorough pre-checks, routine maintenance, and call out issues before they become downtime.
• Help Others Learn – Share what you know with new operators. Mentorship helps the whole team succeed.