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Heavy Equipment Operator

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The Heavy Equipment Operator operates a loader or material handler to fill the transfer trucks with garbage or recyclable materials, or load meter bin with recyclable materials and general labor as needed.

About us:

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Regularly stand for long periods of time

Able to bend, stoop, climb, reach

Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Work in an industrial environment

Responsibilities and Duties:

Ability to operate CAT loaders or similar, along with excavator/material handlers

Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles. Ability to drive and operate the equipment under varying working conditions.

Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.

Cleaning drains

Greasing machines

Pre & post-trip on machinery

Manual labor required as well as running the loaders.

Perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Regular attendance consistent with Company Attendance Policy

All other duties as assigned by management

Physical Work Activities and Exposure:

Operators must have good eyesight and better than average coordination in order to operate both hand and foot levers simultaneously.

They must have good judgment in order to perform complicated tasks and must be able to work closely with other crafts without constant supervision.

Skilled operators are constantly alert and observant of their surroundings.

Benefits:

401(k) retirement plan with match

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)

Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

Paid time off

Referral program

Employee Discount Program