Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Derwood, Maryland,20855,United States Duration: 2+ months contract Pay-rate range: $25/ hr. on w2. Shift: 1st shift

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of various heavy equipment (front-end loaders, skid steers, vac trucks, street sweepers, bobcats, forklifts and aerial lifts) in maintaining a steady flow of municipal solid waste (MSW) from the tipping floor to the process line.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates equipment in movement of MSW on tipping floor and loading MSW onto the RDF process lines, maintaining a steady flow of MSW to the process operation. Performs daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and fills out necessary log sheets according to procedures. Performs troubleshooting on equipment and reports all malfunctioning equipment through the issuance of work orders. Performs checks as required by the weekly activities book, the monthly critical items check list, etc. Maintains proper fuel, lubricant and oil levels for operation of assigned equipment. Performs lockout and tag out of equipment in support of maintenance activities. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and an orderly work area. Operates the OBW process system as directed. Performs additional tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor, or his or her designee.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have successfully completed all demonstrations in the current Heavy Equipment Operator’s Job Skill Demonstration Manual and have passed an oral and written HEO examination. New hires with previous experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment will be allowed a three-month period for completion of the job demonstration manual. Must have good communication skills. Must have a minimum of High school diploma or equivalent Protective Equipment Required: Steel toe shoes Safety Glasses Hard Hat Hearing protection Fall protection Full & half face respirators Long sleeve shirt and long pants Work gloves Training: Respiratory procedures. PPE use Confined space Lock out/tag out Fall Protection Lead and hazard recognition Bobcat and fork truck operation Company Description Buckeye Global IT Inc, one of the fastest-growing IT and Healthcare staffing and services firm in the nation specializing in staff augmentation for an end-to-end Enterprise IT Solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Buckeye Global IT Inc