Heavy Equipment Operator- 2nd Shift

Purpose Of The Role

As a Heavy Equipment Operator at McGill, you’ll play a key role in turning organic waste into high-quality compost that restores our soil and protects the planet. You’ll operate loaders, excavators, and other machinery to safely and efficiently maintain production standards of high-quality compost, mulch, and soil products derived from biosolids and organic materials. This role ensures efficient material movement, blending, loading, and equipment upkeep, all while maintaining strict environmental and safety compliance standards. This is hands-on, steady work with a close-knit team that values safety, pride in the craft, and real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and technically proficient operation of heavy equipment such as heavy trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, grinders, screeners and backhoes.
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment and complies with all safety rules and procedures to include personnel protective equipment.
• Participates in safety training sessions as needed.
• Safely loads trucks and transportation of materials.
• Performs either primary or final screen according to skill level.
• Runs either screen according to skill level.
• Performs blending operation including material mixing via heavy equipment to a desired consistency according to skill level.
• Able to work independently and is expected to maintain a productive work schedule.
• Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by Team Lead and/or Management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in non-climate-controlled areas.
• Fron-end loaders, Excavators, Skid Steer, and Backhoes experience.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to teamwork.
• Must have dependable transportation to the Delray Beach facility.

Success Profile

• Demonstrates Operational Efficiency: Operate heavy machinery—including front-end loaders, excavators, and backhoes—with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency to ensure the smooth and continuous processing of organic materials into compost.
• Demonstrates Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all company and regulatory safety protocols, perform daily equipment inspections, and proactively address maintenance needs to promote a safe work environment and minimize downtime.
• Demonstrates Quality Control: Monitor and adjust operations such as screening and blending to maintain consistent product quality standards in line with McGill’s composting specifications.
• Demonstrates Team Collaboration: Contribute to a culture of mutual support by communicating clearly with team members, assisting others as needed, and participating actively in safety meetings and training sessions.
• Demonstrates Work Schedule Reliability: Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality, manage time effectively, and maintain productivity levels that meet or exceed shift expectations.
• Demonstrates Continuous Improvement: Identify and report operational inefficiencies or potential hazards and contribute ideas for process enhancements that support productivity and product quality.
• Demonstrates Environmental Stewardship: Support McGill’s sustainability mission by managing materials with care and minimizing waste or spillage during handling and transport.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, reach, and use hands and arms to handle or operate tools, equipment, and materials.
• Frequent climbing stairs, bending, stooping, moving about the facility, including outdoor and uneven terrain.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and may be required to push, pull, or maneuver heavy objects and equipment as part of daily operations.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety harness, hard hat, high-visibility apparel, safety footwear, gloves, safety glasses, and issued lighting devices, as required when on site.

Work Environment

• Conducted in both indoor and outdoor areas of the facility.
• Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, mud, loud noise, strong odors, heavy machinery in proximity, and potentially extreme weather conditions.
• Terrain may be uneven, soft, or shifting.
• Low/variable lighting and slip, trip, or fall hazards should be expected.

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates
• On-demand "Daily Pay" Option
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Training & Development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The McGill Environmental Systems Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.