III, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

Waste Management; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate various heavy equipment vehicles at job sites and facilities. This role involves performing routine inspections and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with a team. Candidates must have at least five years of relevant experience and a solid ability to operate excavation and remediation machinery.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company matching

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of previous experience.
• Ability to operate various soil excavation/remediation equipment.
• Ability to work within a cohesive team/unit.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components.

Skills

Teamwork

Operating heavy equipment

Education

None required

Job description

I. Job Summary

Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, soil remediation, commercial and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities or particular job sites.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records.
• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with the use of material moving equipment.
• Follows appropriate standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Will be part of a team that may need to move from job site to job site on an as-needed basis.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: None required.

Experience: At least five (5) years of previous experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Ability to operate various soil excavation/remediation equipment. Ability to work within a cohesive team/unit.

V. Work Environment

Key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job include:

• Use of motor coordination with finger dexterity most of the workday.
• Occasional physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to physical occupational risks such as cuts, burns, or exposure to toxic chemicals.
• Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday.

Normal setting for this job is a shop or field.

Benefits

Employees at Waste Management receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

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