Lead Process Equipment Operator

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefit package

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

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 heavy equipment operations at our MSW facility near Los Angeles. You will oversee daily activities, ensure safety standards, and coordinate with the Operations Supervisor to keep the site compliant and efficient.

The role requires five years in a MSW landfill, strong communication, and the ability to read manuals and site plans. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus; competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package are

Qualifications

• Must have five (5) years’ experience working in a MSW landfill.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of landfill equipment and lead safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment and perform pre-trip and post-trip checks.
• Maintain cleanliness of tipping table and manage waste separation.
• Report unsafe situations to supervisor and follow emergency procedures.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Landfill supervisor.

Skills

MSW landfill experience

Operations management

Customer service

High school diploma

Safety manual literacy

Communication skills

Physical ability

Reading site plans

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.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 7am-5pm

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

An exceptional work environment

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.