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Interstate Waste Services Heavy Equipment Operator- Screener in Amsterdam, Ohio
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the loading, pushing, and transferring of solid waste material in our transfer station. The ideal candidate will have the ability to completely maintain this transfer station in an efficient and professional manner. They will possess both a team work mentality as well as self-motivating traits.
*Additional Responsibilities: Heavy Equipment Operator *
- Operate heavy duty equipment such as Dozers, excavators and bucket loaders (yellow iron equipment), with various other small machinery
- Routinely set up and inspect equipment prior to operation
- Have knowledge of machine capabilities and limitations
- Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines to perform work duties in compliance of safety specifications
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``` - Receive written and oral instruction regarding material movement - Move materials over short distances, around facility - Maintain an efficient flow by loading transfer trailers to target load weight and reduce traffic congestion - Create and maintain inclines or ramps - Repair machinery and replace parts as needed
Qualifications
*Work Environment: *
- Daily exposure to physical environment including odors, loud noises, weather elements, etc.
Requirements: Heavy Equipment Operator
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
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``` - High school/GED education completed, higher education is a plus. - Minimum 2 years experience as Equipment Operator required. - Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred. - Fluency in English required, Spanish bilingual is a plus.
Additional Information
Career opportunities
We believe in providing the training and development you need to grow your career with the Action Environmental Group. Many of our Supervisors, Managers, and other leadership staff, started their careers as Helpers, Drivers, or Dispatchers. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Salary and Benefits
The Action Environmental Group is committed to providing a world class work place to all employees. Each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including, competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more. Our employees also receive Paid Time Off and Holidays. All Equipment Operators are members of a Union and benefits will be provided as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. For more information about working at the Action Environmental Group, check out this video{target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"}.
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