Heavy Equipment Operator

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and all company policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and serve as a spotter for trucks arriving and departing from the process operations.
• Perform and document daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform minor preventative and other maintenance.
• Maintain clean process operations, ensuring that both work area and equipment remain free from clutter, spills and residues.
• Ensure that work area is clean and organized at the end of the shift.
• Cross-train and fill in for operations staff as needed.
• Participate in pre-shift and post-shift safety and operational meetings.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Basic Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, 5+ years of experience in soils screening, soil moving, and soil processing operations, Experience in using a wheel loader, dozer, excavator, skid steer loaders.
• Preferred Qualifications: Mechanical ability, Good work ethic, self-motivated, Ability to deal politely and professionally with coworkers and company visitors, Ability to follow directions or instruction, Ability to use a computer to access training portals.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Willing and able to work outdoors in all climate conditions.
• Able to work in a busy, often distracting work environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
• Able to sit, stand, or for long periods of time.

Additional Information

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• Starting January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.