Heavy Equipment Operator
Core
Operating heavy machinery to transfer, spread, cover, bale, load, unload, and compact waste and recyclable materials at a recycling facility.
Role type
Heavy Equipment Operator
Builds
Waste sortation and recycling operations
Domain
Waste management / Recycling
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Safe operation of wheel-loaders, fork-lifts, compactors, and trucks; minor maintenance and repairs; material inspection and contamination identification; bale stacking and truck loading; LOTO compliance; team collaboration for training
Preferred skills
Cross-training for other positions; sort line operation
Technologies
Kubota baler, commercial compactor, tractor truck
Responsibilities
Manage inbound material flow and truck discharge; perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections; complete equipment inspection reports; identify recyclable grades and remove contaminants; clear tip floor; perform additional assigned duties
Seniority
Individual Contributor