Rumpke Waste & Recycling is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Delaware

Overview

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people. This role is part of a team providing essential services to residents, businesses, and neighborhoods with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This opportunity is to contribute to safe and efficient operations in the MSW and recyclable materials handling.

Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for safely operating various heavy equipment that perform the spreading, compaction, and/or loading of commercial and residential Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) or recyclable materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient safe operation of all heavy equipment including, but not limited to, bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, wheel loaders, off road dump trucks, and other equipment as required
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections on heavy equipment and complete necessary documentation
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment (lubricating, fueling, cleaning)
• Operate equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, snow removal, and related assignments
• Continuously monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal downtime; maintain awareness of surroundings
• Interact with internal and external customers
• Clean waste from equipment body, cab, and wheels during the day
• Perform on-site Roll Off work to switch trash compactors as needed based on location
• Operate yard tractor on site to move and stage trailers as needed
• Specific to Boyd County — Hazardous waste management to safely move waste materials without damaging tanks/containers or endangering personnel or equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position will not manage employees.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to show proficiency on heavy equipment
• Must successfully complete training on other landfill equipment, as necessary
• Must be dependable, a self-starter, and able to identify and perform daily operational requirements
• Good communication skills; able to communicate effectively and professionally with others

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum of three years experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, dozer, and off-road truck or similar experience preferred
• Must pass a written and operational test to be certified to operate each piece of heavy equipment
• Specific to Boyd County — Must successfully complete hazardous waste management training within six months of employment or assignment to such duties, with annual review

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 20 lbs; rarely up to 100 lbs
• Continuously pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs; frequently up to 20 lbs; rarely up to 100 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures and conditions
• Continuously working in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; frequently climbing or balancing
• Continuously sitting; rarely standing or walking
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

Additional Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; required to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; valid driver’s license if applicable
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Specific to Boyd County — Occasional work around or moving containers of hazardous waste

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. This does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.