Equipment Operator I

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Equipment Operator I Full Time Manual Labor Sarasota, FL, Sarasota, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1977

Company Info

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

About the Role:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate heavy equipment, such as loaders and trucks, to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.

Shift: M-F 7AM-5:30PM and rotating Saturdays 7AM-3PM (Job Type: Full-time) | Location: Sarasota, FL

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401k with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Responsibilities

Safelyandeffectivelyoperatevariousformsofheavyequipmenttomoveproductsandfeed shredders, grinders, and screens

UploadDailyProductionReports

Safelyloadproductontorolloffcontainersorwalkingfloortrailers

Performdailymaintenanceandsafetychecksofequipment

Maintainacleanandorganizedworkingenvironment

Observeandcomplywithallapplicablesafetyregulations,rules,policies,andprocedures

Reportanysafetyconcerns/hazardsordefectstoleadershiponsitewhenidentified

Maintaincollaborativeworkingrelationshipswithdrivers,operators,andcoworkers

Participateinexternal,DepartmentandCompany-widetrainingstoincreaseskillsetsand improve service

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications:

HighSchoolDiplomaorGEDpreferred

Stateissueddriver'slicense

OSHA 10 or higher certificate preferred

Preferred Job Qualifications:

One(1)yearormoreofrelatedexperienceoperatingheavyequipmentrequired

Experienceinthecompostindustrypreferred

Basicawarenessoffederal,state,andlocaljobsitehealthandsafetyrules,regulations,andbest practices

Abilitytooperateequipmentwithprecisionforloading,lifting,andtransportingmaterials, safely and efficiently

Conductpre-operationinspectionsandperformminormaintenance

Knowledgeofloadcapacities,centerofgravity,andsafeliftingtechniquestopreventtippingor equipment damage

Identifyingcommonmechanicalissuesandreportingmalfunctionsordamageforrepairs

Strongunderstandingofsurroundingstooperatesafelynearworkers,vehicles,andobstacles

Communicateeffectivelywithteammembersandexternalcustomers

Abilitytoquicklyadjustmethodsorpathsbasedonterrain,obstructions,ormaterialbehavior

Committedtomaintainingproductivityandsafety

Ability to be a team-player for overall company success

Working 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 physicaldemands described here are representativeofthose whichmustbemetby anemployeeto successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hearingprotection,safety-toedboots,utilitygloves,hardhat,reflectivevest,andsafetyglasses.

Abilitytositforextendedperiodswhileoperatingheavyequipment,aswellasenterandexit equipment safely and repeatedly throughout the workday.

Manualdexterityandhand-eyecoordinationare necessarytooperatemachinerycontrolswith precision.

Auditoryandvisualacuitytomonitorsurroundings,equipmentsounds,andsafetysignals(with or without corrective devices).

Frequentwalking,standing,bending,stooping,climbing,andkneelingrequiredinoutdoorand uneven terrain environments.

Tolerancetoworkinenvironmentswithstrongodors,dust,humidity,andvaryingweather conditions (hot, cold, wet).

Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 35 pounds regularly, and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

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.

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