Senior Heavy Equipment Operator — Composting & Maintenance

Spotsylvania County, VA; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston's Blend Compost in Spotsylvania County, VA, manages compost production using heavy machinery and field crews. The operator performs skilled operation of tractors, loaders, trommel screens, grinders, and trucks for distribution of Livingston's Blend Compost.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fueling and cleaning equipment, and grounds upkeep. Must have CDL and forklift certs, 40 hours training per equipment, OSHA safety training, and strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of heavy equipment operation.
• Experience operating heavy motorized equipment.
• Virginia Class B CDL and Fork Lift Certification are required.
• 40 hours of training on each heavy equipment type and certification by the Compost Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, loaders, trommel screens, grinders, off-road trucks, dump trucks, front loaders, forklifts, etc.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Fuel and clean trucks and equipment.
• Maintain facility grounds and remove snow as needed.
• Transport equipment between sites and load compost orders.
• Interact with customers to process compost orders.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Customer interaction

SCADA reporting

English communication

Mathematical calculations

Reading manuals

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Virginia Class B CDL

Fork Lift Certification

OSHA training

First Aid/ CPR/ AED training

Job description

Livingston's Blend Compost in Spotsylvania County, VA, manages compost production using heavy machinery and field crews. The operator performs skilled operation of tractors, loaders, trommel screens, grinders, and trucks for distribution of Livingston's Blend Compost.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fueling and cleaning equipment, and grounds upkeep. Must have CDL and forklift certs, 40 hours training per equipment, OSHA safety training, and strong safety practices.