Heavy Equipment Operator - MRF

  • Athensservices
  • Irwindale, California
  • Full Time

Summary

Operate a variety of heavy equipment vehicles that spread, organize and feed the facility's conveyor system and transfer trailers. Material includes a combination of recyclables, commercial and residential waste as well as construction and demolition materials.

Job Description

  • Efficiently and safety operate wheel loaders to load transfer trailers and feed conveyors. Operate wheel loaders in a manner that does not endanger personnel or equipment, and that complies with the company's operating and safety policies.

  • Keep tipping floor material safely arranged to allow easy loading of trailers and conveyor system, as well as creating space for newly arrived material.

  • Ensure proper care and use of equipment.

  • Perform pre/post operation inspections and preventive maintenance checks. Maintains accurate records.

  • Ensure proper attire is worn at all times, including closed-toed shoes, and personal protective equipment (safety vests, safety goggles, gloves, dust masks).

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma and/or GED.

  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the job -- prolonged sitting, constant climbing up/down the loader and able to turn neck and shoulder back and forth.

  • Ability to distinguish between various recyclable materials .

  • Must have good hand-eye coordination .

  • Safety conscious .

  • Good communication skills .

  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Valid d river's l icense .

  • 4+ years of previous experience .

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Physical:

  • Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.

  • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.

  • Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.

Environmental:

  • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously .

  • Works outside & inside .

Salary: $25.25 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Career plan
  • Recognition programs
  • Professional development learning
  • An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Job ID: 481519029
Originally Posted on: 6/16/2025

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