Lead Equipment Operator - Transfer Station

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Phelan (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefit package

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career plan

Recognition programs

Professional development learning

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a Lead Process Equipment Operator to supervise and optimize heavy equipment operations at the landfill. You will oversee daily activities, ensure safety and efficiency, and coordinate with the supervisor on site.

The role requires five years of MSW landfill experience, strong leadership, and excellent customer service. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; position is on-site with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a MSW landfill.
• Ability to handle day-to-day landfill operations and manage site when supervisor is offsite.
• Provide outstanding customer service to the public, inspectors, and staff.
• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions for vehicles.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Understand and interpret site plans.

Responsibilities

• Keep tipping table clean and orderly for daily unloads.
• Ensure safety and compliance while loading and processing waste.
• Inspect equipment and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Keep hazardous waste out of transfer areas and landfills.
• Be aware of emergency procedures and contacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor; overtime may be required.

Skills

MSW landfill experience

Site management

Customer service

Safety procedures

Reading safety manuals

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Site plans interpretation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Process Equipment Operator—Lead reports directly to the Operation Supervisor and is responsible for the management and leadership of the Process heavy equipment operations in American Organics. The Lead Process Equipment Operator assists in overseeing the daily operation to ensure the highest standard of safety and operations are followed. The Lead Process Equipment Operator processes green waste and other organic materials using loaders and loader equipment throughout the day to produce high-quality compost and mulch.

Job Description

Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash. Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables. Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required. Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills. Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely. Be aware of emergency contacts and procedures. Perform any other duties assigned by Landfill supervisor. Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor. Ability to work overtime as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must have five (5) years’ experience working in a MSW landfill.
• The ability to handle the day-to-day operations of the landfill and able to manage site when supervisor is offsite.
• Provide outstanding customer service to the public, county inspectors, and staff.
• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions pertaining to assigned vehicles.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Understand and interpret site plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience as a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator in a MSW landfill.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.
• Obtain 40 hours of Haz Wopper training, First Aid, and CPR within six (6) months of employment.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Physical: Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously. Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously. Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously. Environmental: Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously. Works outside only.

Salary

Salary: $29.75 - $31.70 hourly

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.