Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator (Roseville, CA)

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Why FCC:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Benefits - medical, vision and dental
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Exceptional culture for career building

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars: Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.

Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.

Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material.

Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Personal Characteristics:

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices. Ensure behavior is consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organization

Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization

Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques

Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters. The ability to adapt to changing situations and environments

Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities

Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations

Education:

HS Diploma/G.E.D.

Experience and Competencies:

. Minimum Requirements

• Age: Must be at least 18 years old.

• Education: High school diploma or GED is often preferred but not always required.

• Drivers License: A valid California drivers license (sometimes a CDL if operating larger equipment).

. Equipment-Specific Training

Operators are often expected to have experience or training in handling:

• Bulldozers

• Compactors

• Front-end loaders

• Excavators

• Scrapers

• Graders

Many employers require completion of an equipment operator training course, either in-house or from a recognized provider like:

• IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers)

• Caltrans or local community colleges with heavy equipment programs

• Private vocational schools

. OSHA Training

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (Construction or General Industry focus)

• These courses cover safety procedures, hazard recognition, and environmental considerations, which are especially important in landfill operations.

4. Certifications (Recommended or Required)

• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) especially if the landfill handles hazardous materials

• CPR/First Aid Certification often preferred

• 13 years of experience operating heavy equipment

• Familiarity with landfill operations, grading, compaction, and environmental regulations (AQMD, CalRecycle, etc

Pay: $39.74-$43.00

FCC Environmental Services, LLCis proud to be an equal opportunity work place employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.