Equipment Operator

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Heavy Equipment: Safely handle and operate various equipment—including forklifts, bobcats, backhoes, track hoes, compactors, and skid steers—to bale, load, and move waste material.

• Daily Maintenance: Perform pre-trip inspections and daily maintenance checks. Grease, lubricate, and top off fluids daily to keep the equipment running smooth.

• Site Groundkeeping: Clear trash and debris from heavy equipment tracks and gears at least once daily. Maintain the overall appearance of the facility grounds.

• Team Communication: Use a two-way radio to stay in constant contact with dispatch, yard crews, and management regarding daily priorities and safety.

• Flexibility: Be ready to step in and substitute for other equipment operators to keep the site moving when needed.

• Safety First: Follow all company safety procedures, federal/state regulations, and wear required PPE (safety shoes, high-visibility gear, and eye protection) at all times.

🗓️ Work Schedule & Hours

• Shift: Monday through Friday Occasional Saturdays

• Hours: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Steady Schedule: Enjoy consistent daytime hours with your weekends off.

• Overtime: Standard work week with regular, predictable overtime built into the schedule (up to 55 total hours per week).

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• 100% Outdoor Environment: Built for those who love working outside. You will be operating out of a heavy equipment covered cab but exposed to all daily weather conditions.

• Physical Grit: Must be able to comfortably lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds frequently, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This includes climbing, kneeling, and bending around heavy machinery.

• The Yard Environment: Constant exposure to standard industrial elements like loud noises, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and airborne dust particles.