Transfer Station Equipment Operator in Central Pinellas!

Waste Pro USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is seeking a Transfer Station Equipment Operator in Florida to safely operate heavy equipment for transferring, spreading, covering, loading and compacting waste. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean facility, protecting safety policies, and reporting malfunctions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and exp. with OSHA-regulated sites. Prior experience with heavy equipment at transfer stations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of procedures for running transfer station equipment.
• Ability to anticipate tasks and coordinate workflow.
• OSHA-regulated-site experience is a plus and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment at a transfer station safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment inside and outside the facility.
• Report malfunctions and track safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Procedural compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Transfer station equipment operation

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 be 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.