2nd Shift Loader Operator, East Hazel Crest, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Leadpoint Business Services is currently seeking a Front End Loader Operator in  East Hazel Crest, IL.  We are looking for a responsible heavy equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair equipment used at a recycling facility during the working shift. The equipment mechanic maintains a variety of equipment used in Solid waste operations to include large and small trucks, heavy equipment, excavators, and forklifts.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a growing team and move up quickly.

Shift: 3:30pm to 2am, Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays

Benefits of the Heavy Equipment Operator

• Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays from 3:30pm to 2amFront-End
• Pay is $22.50/hr
• This is a full-time job with reliable pay 
• Overtime and incentive pay may be available.
• Benefits: health insurance and paid time off after 60 days
• Weekly pay & accrued time off

Responsibilities of Heavy Equipment Operator
· Must be able to perform services, diagnostics, part replacement
· Must have own tools
· Maintains good records
· Knows how to use/willing to learn computer tracking software
· Maintains a clean work environment
· Able to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics
· Identify problems and come up with viable solutions
· Has knowledge of Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere parts and systems
· Work in a team environment
· Must have a clean driver’s license
· Full-time position with overtime opportunities

Requirements of the Heavy Equipment Operator
· ASE certifications are a plus
· Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
· Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing
· Ability to drive truck with a manual transmission
· Ability to work in all weather conditions
· Needs excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
· Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
· Previous CDL truck driving experience preferred
· Waste industry experience, a plus
· Completion of college or vocational or technical training
· Experience with routine maintenance operations is required

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
· Works under moderate supervision
· Requires lifting to 50-75 pounds, pushing, pulling, and bending
· Physical ability to lift to 50 pounds
· A valid Driver licenses
· A valid CDL driver license is a plus
· Must be 21 years of age, or older
· A GED or high school diploma is required

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk of injury so the company will be testing for THC.