Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates heavy equipment, including front-end (wheel) loaders and excavators, at transfer stations and other company and customer sites. This position loads trailers and moves, stockpiles and manages waste and other materials efficiently, accurately and in compliance with safety, environmental and customer requirements. This position reports to the Field Operations Manager (or the Director of Terminal Operations at terminals without a Field Operations Manager).

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operates front-end loaders, excavators and other assigned heavy equipment to load trailers and handle, move and stockpile waste and other materials.
• Loads trailers to the correct weight and distribution, avoiding overweight and unbalanced loads and damage to trailers.
• Keeps tipping floors, loading areas and traffic lanes organized, clean and clear to support safe, efficient truck flow.
• Identifies and segregates unacceptable or prohibited materials and reports them to the supervisor according to site procedures.
• Performs daily pre-use and post-use inspections of equipment, including fluid levels, tires/tracks, lights, alarms and attachments; documents inspections and reports defects immediately.
• Performs basic operator maintenance such as greasing, fueling and cleaning of equipment.
• Communicates and coordinates with drivers, spotters, scale house and site personnel to keep loading on schedule.
• Follows all company, customer site, OSHA and environmental rules, including lockout/tagout, traffic control and pedestrian-safety procedures.
• Reports all incidents, near misses, injuries, spills and property damage immediately.
• Completes load, production and equipment-hour records accurately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1–3 years of experience operating front-end loaders and/or excavators; waste, transfer station, landfill or material-handling experience preferred.
• Heavy equipment operator certification or completion of an operator training program preferred.
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and recognize mechanical problems.
• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to work around trucks, equipment and pedestrians.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Travel Required: ☐Yes ☒ No If yes, % of time: ______

Physical Demands This position requires the employee to sit for extended periods while operating heavy equipment, with exposure to whole-body vibration, and to climb on and off equipment using steps and handholds. The employee will regularly stand, walk on uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, kneel and reach, and must have the hand-eye-foot coordination, depth perception and alertness to operate equipment safely. The employee may lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.

Working Conditions This job is performed outdoors at transfer stations, landfills, customer sites and company facilities, with exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures, loud noise, dust, odors, fumes, waste materials, and moving trucks and heavy equipment. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including high-visibility clothing, safety boots, hard hat, gloves, eye and hearing protection, must be worn at all times. The employee may be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as operations require.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for the position. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

EOE Bulk Environmental & Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.