Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill Arakelian Enterprises Inc - 4.0 Rialto, CA Job Details Full-time $31.25 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill processes trash by compacting and pushing the waste with a dozer, at the landfills. Places soil cover over the trash with other heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators and rock trucks. Other equipment which may be operated are water trucks, roll off trucks and backhoes. 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 hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills. Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely. Be aware of emergency contacts and procedures. Perform any other duties assigned by Landfill supervisor. Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor. Ability to work overtime as needed. Other duties as assigned.

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 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