Heavy Equipment Operator
$58,032–$58,032 year
On-siteNew Brunswick, Canada or Us, Île-de-France, France
Job Summary
Operate heavy duty equipment such as excavators and bucket loaders, routinely inspecting machinery before each shift. Load transfer trailers to target weights, create inclines or ramps, and move materials over short distances around the facility. Observe hand signals and grade stakes to ensure compliance with safety specifications while maintaining an efficient flow. Repair machinery and replace parts as needed. Daily exposure to physical elements, loud noises, and odors is expected. Minimum 2 years' experience as an Equipment Operator required; sanitation industry experience preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- legally eligible to work in the United States
- High school/GED education completed
- Minimum 2 years' experience as Equipment Operator
- Fluency in English
- Operate heavy duty equipment such as 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- higher education
- Experience from the sanitation industry
- Spanish bilingual
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