Light Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Light Equipment Operator/ General Laborer is responsible for regulating traffic flow in and out of the DCRR bldg. Interacting with, and providing customer service in a professional and respectable manor. Sorting and prescreening of loads. Maintaining facility and property cleanliness and organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect fluids and hoses on assigned equipment
• Prescreen, remove and recover any bulky items that can not go through processing line
• Transfer material from the tip floor to the backhoe operator 
• Maintain cleanliness both inside and outside of the building, manually or by use of equipment
• Ensure belts are on track and in good shape also monitor the quality of material coming off the belts
• Communicate with transfer station manager on any problematic construction and MSW loads 
• Have good, fluid communication with both loader operators regarding need of heavy equipment on tip floor
• Ensure loads end up in the correct location on the tip floors
• Ensure tires or appliances pulled are transferred to designated areas
• Spot check to ensure there are no hazardous materials, or non-recyclable items in loads
• Assist facility manager with any maintenance as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Ability to learn and operate other heavy equipment.
• Perform other job duties in time with proper training
• May be required to obtain various certifications related to assigned area of responsibility

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Previous experience with heavy or light equipment

COMPENTENCIES:

1. Good Multitasking skills
2. Ability to interact with all people
3. Professional attitude
4. Punctuality 

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.