Summary:

 

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean.


• Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.


• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.


• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.


• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.


• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.


• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.


• Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.


• Follow and comply with all safety policies.


• Additional duties as assigned.