Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
Core
Safe operation of heavy equipment (forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader) at a recycling center landfill for transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and compacting recycling.
Role type
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
Builds
Recycling material processing and waste management operations
Domain
Waste management / Recycling
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, equipment inspection, minor mechanical service, production scheduling, crew coordination, safety compliance, training new employees
Preferred skills
Prior supervisory experience, OSHA-regulated site experience
Technologies
Forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader
Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently; perform pre- and post-operation inspections; monitor waste for unacceptable materials; maintain equipment condition and perform minor service; complete equipment condition reports; train new employees; study production schedules and adjust work procedures; direct employees in work completion; coordinate activities with supervisors.
Seniority
Lead, supervisory