Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) serves Franklin County and neighboring areas with solutions for solid waste. SWACO provides consumers recycling opportunities around Franklin County at our recycling drop off-locations. Our Heavy Equipment Operator performs all duties such as solid waste placement, daily and intermediate cover, excavation and dirt hauling, traffic control, spotting trucks for dumping.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include rolling compactor, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize down time, clean tracks or wheels on equipment.
• 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 and ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage (Traditional PPO with low Benefits).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• OPERS-State Retirement Pension-Company match 14%.
• Paid Holidays.
• Personal, sick and vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Thrive On wellness Program.
• Company purchased PPE.
• Paid lunch times.
• On Job Training.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating light/medium/heavy equipment such as water and sweeper trucks; roll-off trucks; backhoes; articulated trucks; rolling compactors; bulldozers.
• Experience working at a landfill is preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License required.
• Valid Ohio Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License is preferred. Valid Department of Transportation Medical Card also required if possess a commercial license.

Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.