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E3 Environmental

Heavy Equipment Driver ( Roll Off and Vacumm truck)

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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.

$53,777 / year median in Mississippi

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

SUMMARY Responsible for operations of company-owned and leased heavy trucks and equipment. The positioning and moving of trucks and trailers and operating trucks that transport waste to and from specified destinations. Prepares, receives, and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery/pickup of waste to ensure timely service and outstanding customer service. Maintains logs of travel according to federal and state regulations. Loads, secures, and unloads waste and performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Performs required before-, during-, and after-operation "user maintenance" and cleaning. Driver will maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs. Must have a "satisfactory" driving record.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: 1. Operating heavy machinery, vehicles, and equipment. 2. Inspecting equipment, structures, and/or material. 3. Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment; refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment. 4. Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment while carrying out tasks and work orders. 5. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures to ensure safety and quality work product. 6. Knowledge of business principles and disposal procedures involved in Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste disposal. 7. Decontaminate equipment to remove hazardous or toxic substances safely. 8. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel, recording information for documentation, and other processes and procedures. 9. Prepare and maintain work records/reports of information such as employee time and wages, driver logs, daily field tickets, or inspection results. 10. Strong knowledge of relevant safety policies and procedures; apply safety policies/procedures to promote a safe work environment for the protection of clients, employees, and the public. 11. Interpret meaning of information to others. 12. Attend staff meetings; collaborate with others to communicate with supervisory personnel. 13. Successful completion of annual medical monitoring.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. A
valid state driver's license with Class A CDL endorsement with no active violations within the previous 3 years required. 2. Tanker and Haz-Mat Endorsement preferred. 3.
HAZWOPER
certification preferred. 4. High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. 5. Understanding of business principles and practices. 6. Knowledge of materials, methods, equipment & tools involved in remediation services. 7. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance. 8. Excellent oral communication skills. Problem solving and analytical skills.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Must have a valid driver's license This job may also require travel
Experience:
Roll off truck: 2 years (Required) Vac truck: 2 years (Required) Manual transmission: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
CDL A (Required) Hazmat Endorsement (Required) Tanker Endorsement (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person