Waste Industries is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Tallassee

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Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other heavy equipment and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
• Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
• Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily.
• Operate equipment at the assigned site using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
• Substitute for another operator if needed.
• Clean trash from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily.
• Use a two-way radio to communicate with co‑workers regarding work activities, requirements and priorities.
• Conform to all applicable laws, regulations and company policies.
• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
• Completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
• Apply common sense to solve problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting.
• Perform basic math functions and read equipment gauges.
• Must have proficiency in English (reading, speaking, writing).
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Physical / Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste and smell.
• Visual requirements: near vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Work environment is typically moderate to loud.
• Work outdoors under the cab of heavy equipment but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work outdoors 100% of the time.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Distribution and Supply Chain

Industries: Truck Transportation