Heavy Equipment Operator – Waste Facility with Benefits

WIN Waste Innovations; Fostoria (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Multiple and flexible medical plans

Outstanding PTO program

Floating Holidays

Strong 401k program and company match

Tuition reimbursement plan

College loan reimbursement

College scholarship program for depend

Parental Leave Program

Inclusive culture

Employee engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling facility, landfill or transfer station. Responsibilities include inspections, equipment operation with safety standards, and maintenance reporting.

You will monitor waste quality and ensure a clean, efficient work environment. The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, timely reporting, and collaboration with supervision and maintenance teams to minimize downtime while supporting

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 follow through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules; 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

Follow-through

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling facility, landfill or transfer station. Responsibilities include inspections, equipment operation with safety standards, and maintenance reporting.

You will monitor waste quality and ensure a clean, efficient work environment. The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, timely reporting, and collaboration with supervision and maintenance teams to minimize downtime while supporting