Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Matter Management Enterprises, LLC in Lanett

Heavy Equipment Operator

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Position Summary

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.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with company policy to ensure maintenance and safety.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, rock truck, 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 and minimize downtime; 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.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules set forth; promotes the company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of verifiable prior related experience in heavy equipment operation not required but is preferred.
• Experience working at sites regulated by OSHA or a state environmental agency is preferred.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing