Heavy Equipment Operator 1

Heavy Equipment OperatorCircular Services is the largest privately held recycling and organics service provider in the U.S. It operates over 25 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix.The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate heavy equipment, such as loaders and trucks, to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.Responsibilities:Safely operate heavy equipment to move materials and feed shredders, grinders, and screensLoad products onto roll-off containers or walking-floor trailersComplete and upload daily production reportsPerform routine maintenance and safety checks on equipmentKeep work areas clean, organized, and safeFollow all safety policies and report hazards right awayWork closely with drivers, operators, and team membersTake part in training to grow skills and improve performanceHandle other duties as needed to support daily operationsMinimum Job Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDState issued driver's licenseOne (1) or more years of experience with heavy equipment requiredAbility to operate equipment with precision for loading, lifting, and transporting materials, safely and efficientlyConduct pre-operation inspections and perform minor maintenanceKnowledge of load capacities, center of gravity, and safe lifting techniques to prevent tipping or equipment damageIdentifying common mechanical issues and reporting malfunctions or damage for repairsPreferred Job Qualifications:OSHA 10 or higher certificateOne (1) year or more years of experience operating grinders and/or shreddersExperience in the compost industry preferredBasic awareness of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practicesStrong understanding of surroundings to operate safely near workers, vehicles, and obstaclesCommunicate effectively with team members and external customersAbility to quickly adjust methods or paths based on terrain, obstructions, or material behaviorCommitted to maintaining productivity and safetyWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements:Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.Hours can range from Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm, including weekends, with some variations per business demands.