Process Equipment Operator

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefit package

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick 

Career plan Recognition programs

Professional development learning

An exceptional work environment

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator – Organics to process green waste and other organic material using loaders and sorting, grinding, and screening equipment to produce quality compost and mulch.

Essential duties include maintaining safe operating conditions, performing equipment inspections, and collaborating with team members to complete major tasks while ensuring proper material processing and reporting unsafe conditions to supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions for equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operating conditions of equipment and area at all times.
• Perform pre and post trip inspection of all equipment operated daily.
• Work with peers as a team in completing major tasks successfully.
• Perform material grading and properly process material to create final product.
• Immediately report any unsafe equipment or actions to direct supervision.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Bilingual English/Spanish

CDL Class A/B

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator – Organics processes green waste and other organic material by using loaders and various sorting, grinding, and screening equipment throughout the day to produce high quality compost and mulch.

Job Description

• Essential Job Functions: Maintain safe operating conditions of equipment and area at all times
• Perform pre and post trip inspection of all equipment operated daily
• Work with peers as a team in completing major tasks successfully
• Perform material grading and properly process material to create final product
• Immediately report any unsafe equipment or actions to direct supervision
• Work overtime as needed
• Performs other duties as needed by direct supervision.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions for equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual – English/Spanish.
• Class A or B commercial driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record

Physical/Environmental Demands

Physical: Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, touching, stooping, lifting, & smelling continuously. Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously. Eye/hand coordination, visual depth perception, handling, & wrist motion continuously.

Environmental: Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, windy conditions & noise continuously. Exposure to flying debris and sharp objects occasionally. Works outside only.

Salary

$26.05 - $29.49 per hour

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.