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AMERICAN DISPOSAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC.
Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$54,776 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Operator- Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean.
QUALIFICATIONS
Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness. Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner. Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise. Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks. Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation. One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA. $33.20- $39.25
- $42.15 Bonus Plan Details (if applicable): Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short
- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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