Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Connections, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections is seeking a Lead Equipment Operator for the JED Landfill in Saint Cloud, Florida. The role involves operating heavy equipment, ensuring safety compliance, overseeing site personnel, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Qualified candidates with 2+ years of experience and a valid driver’s license are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Long term disability

Life insurance

401K retirement

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of heavy equipment operator experience.
• Must have valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to Read and Write.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment like dozers, graders, and compactors.
• Oversee personnel needs, including training and evaluating performance.
• Interact with Landfill customers for satisfaction and efficiency.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Equipment Operator to join the team at JED Landfill in Saint Cloud, Florida. Previous landfill or waste experience would be a hugeplus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general labor duties around Landfill
• Work in all weather conditions
• Executes precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company and OSHA standards and regulations.
• Will be required to operate various equipment; compactors, dozers, graders, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, etc. as needed.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with the company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
• Assists in overseeing personnel needs of the site including coaching, training and evaluating employee performance.
• Assigning employees and equipment to facilitate task completion
• Interacts with Landfill customers to ensure customer satisfaction and improve efficiency
• Perform general labor duties around Landfill

• Work in all weather conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting. The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Areas are clean, ventilated, and well lit.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 2+ years of heavy equipment operator experience
• Must have valid Driver's License
• Must be able to Read and Write
• Requires basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Must have basic computer skills to email and scan documents
• Will be required to analyze a repeating situation and make basic decisions
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
• VETERANS are encouraged to apply

If you have questions or need help with your application feel free to call the Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681.

Apply todayand Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.