Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Jobtailor; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. You will operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders, conduct inspections, and maintain meticulous equipment records while working at recycling facilities and waste disposal sites.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and problem-solving in demanding environments. Applicants should have 5+ years of experience, be legally eligible to work in the United States, and successfully pass pre-employment drug screening

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Ability to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders.
• Ability to follow safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Finger dexterity and motor coordination required most of the workday.
• Ability to occasionally handle objects weighing less than 30 pounds.
• Ability to work around dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements.
• Willingness to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-Approved Alternative if required for business travel or federal property access

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers, scrapers, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate equipment records.
• Move and position raw materials and finished components using material-moving equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work at recycling facilities and waste disposal sites.

Skills

Bulldozer Operation

Scraper Operation

Front-End Loader Operation

Equipment Maintenance

Routine Inspections

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers, scrapers, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Maintain accurate equipment records
• Move and position raw materials and finished components using material-moving equipment
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work at recycling facilities and waste disposal sites

Requirements

• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders
• Ability to follow safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Finger dexterity and motor coordination required most of the workday
• Ability to occasionally handle objects weighing less than 30 pounds
• Ability to work around dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements
• Willingness to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-Approved Alternative if required for business travel or federal property access

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy equipment such as Bulldozers, Scrapers, and Front-End Loaders while adhering to safety policies and conducting routine inspections and maintenance. Capable of maintaining accurate equipment records and performing physical tasks in challenging environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Preventative Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Equipment Inspection
• Problem Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Bulldozer Operation
• Scraper Operation
• Front-End Loader Operation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Routine Inspections

Soft Skills

• Independence
• Physical Dexterity
• Motor Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• REAL ID
• TSA-Approved Alternative

Industry Keywords

• Recycling Facilities
• Waste Disposal Sites
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Material-Moving Equipment