Heavy Equipment Operator: Waste Transfer & Tire Processing

City of Santa Fe Springs; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes and PPE provided

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

SPSA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator Floater based at Landstown and may operate at other locations as needed. You will safely operate heavy equipment to move, load, and compact solid waste at SPSA’s Transfer Stations or Tire Processing Facility, performing maintenance and monitoring for hazards.

This role requires a high school diploma, 3 years of heavy equipment experience (1 year as primary operator), and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of heavy equipment operation experience, with at least one year as the primary operator.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operates heavy equipment to move, load, and compact solid waste.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Monitors waste stream for hazardous and dangerous materials.
• Completes station logs and requisitions.
• Directs traffic and maintains safe distances between vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Basic mechanical knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Daily logs software

Job description

SPSA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator Floater based at Landstown and may operate at other locations as needed. You will safely operate heavy equipment to move, load, and compact solid waste at SPSA’s Transfer Stations or Tire Processing Facility, performing maintenance and monitoring for hazards.

This role requires a high school diploma, 3 years of heavy equipment experience (1 year as primary operator), and a valid driver’s license.