Transfer Station Equipment Operator in Central Pinellas!

wasteprocareers; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is seeking a Transfer Station Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment at a transfer station, handling transfer, spreading, covering, loading and compacting waste. Duties include maintaining cleanliness, managing lighting and ventilation, and ensuring efficient material flow.

The role requires understanding equipment procedures, ability to work independently or as part of a team, and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of related heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• One year of experience at sites regulated by OSHA or OSHA-compliant environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate transfer station equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Monitor lighting, dust control, and ventilation as part of daily plant duties.
• Ensure proper loading, transport, storage, and disposal of materials.
• Identify and report potential malfunctions or disruptions in plant activities.
• Attend required training courses as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

OSHA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

The Transfer Station Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and compacting waste.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment both inside and outside the facility
• Daily plant responsibility to include proper use of lighting, dust control and ventilation systems
• Ensure that commodities are loaded, transported and stored in an efficient and timely manner
• Observe and report any potential malfunctions or disruptions of plant activities
• Observe and report sub-standard service level of contracted manpower and equipment
• Must maintain current applicable licenses with regard to operating equipment
• Maintain and operate designated equipment used in the Transfer Station
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equipment operator must have a clear understanding of the proper procedures for running the equipment and all aspects of the transfer station.
• Knowledge of the flow of work and ability to anticipate tasks that need to occur.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team or independently
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• One year prior related experience in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds
• Physically able to bend at the waist and knees

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal setting for this job is Industrial process plant with heavy production equipment, rolling stock and inventory.
• Required to use motor coordination and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May also work in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust