Heavy Equipment Operator
Capital Waste Services
Description:
CWS is a leading provider of waste management services throughout South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida areas . We are committed to providing superior customer service with our emphasis on integrity, reliability and cleanliness. We invest in our community, our customers and our employees by providing access to state-of-the-art systems and processes, and the best leadership in the business!
POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator 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.
Heavy Equipment Operator PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rearview camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, 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 to minimize down time; 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, as needed.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Heavy Equipment Operator QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good customer services 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 in an efficient and safe manner.
- 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 Companys safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
- Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
- High School diploma or GED.
Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What is your experience surrounding dozers, excavators, or similar equipment and in what industry?
Experience:
- Dozer: 3 years (Preferred)
- Excavator: 3 years (Preferred)
- Solid waste management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements:Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
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