Equipment Operator - R26269-4599

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Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment

including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer

equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material into

trailers.

Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.

Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily

Operator will steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment at

the assigned site, if the equipment is used at the particular site(s)

using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.

Operator will substitute for another operator if someone is absent from

the work crew or as needed/required.

Operator will clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and

or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once

daily or more if needed.

Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the

field and or office regarding work activities, Requirements: and

priorities for the work day.

Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and

local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company

policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.

Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.

Attend safety and branch meetings.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by

management.

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not

required.

Completion of forklift certification.

Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification

if needed.

Operate excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track

hoe, bull dozer, compactor and/or steer equipment, safety shoes and eye

protection.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little

supervision.

Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several

concrete variables in a standardized setting

Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to

read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.

Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English

language.

Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and

occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel,

crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.

Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust

focus.

Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and

occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions,

moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes

and airborne particles

Work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but

exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.

Occasionally work in high precarious places.

Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview

will be contacted.

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