Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill
Job Description
Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash.
Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables.
Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required.
Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely.
Perform any other duties assigned by Landfill supervisor.
Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma and/or GED.
- 1 year of operating 950 CAT, 938 CAT, Hauling Truck.
- Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions pertaining to assigned vehicles.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual – English/Spanish.
- Basic first aid and CPR training.
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 only.
Salary
$31.25 (Includes Prevailing Wage which is the combination of the basic hourly wage and the value of fringe benefits).
Schedule
Monday - Friday 10 am - 7 pm.
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
Legal Information
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