Excavator Operators & Loader Operators

363 Tajiguas Landfill Road, Goleta CA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible of operating a variety of heavy equipment that perform the loading, unloading, spreading and pushing of general debris in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury and property damage. Heavy equipment may include front-end loaders, excavators with attachments, forklift, and other pieces of equipment. A TYPICAL DAY: This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to redefine waste recovery. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day. Our positive energy and time are invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, next generation, and a greener environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: • Operate various pieces of large equipment in tight areas with limited spacing including low ceiling clearance. • Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety. • Must possess skill, coordination and awareness to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner with precision and efficiency. • Ensure proper operation of equipment by performing regular checks on their functionality • Maintain consistent communication among equipment operators and traffic controllers by use of radio to maximize efficiencies and safety. • Regularly clean equipment to have a clear vision through all windows and mirrors at all times. • Must be able to recognize mechanical issues with all equipment and report needs for repairs utilizing fleet software. • Must be able to recognize hazardous material and report them to ground support. • Must be able to safely and efficiently operate excavator with grapple attachment, magnet attachment, concrete pulverize attachment, wood shear attachment to load and unload material from trucks and to load sort line infeed as well as horizontal wood grinder. • Must be able to safely and efficiently operate front end loaders to push the general debris across tip floor into segregated piles and load the sort line infeed as well as horizontal wood grinder. • Must be able to safely operate forklift to load, unload or relocate materials within the weight capacity of the lift. • Must be able to utilize on board scales to maximize payloads on out bound loads. • Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care and consideration of other vehicles, employees, and customers that may be walking, driving or working on the floor. • Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as all company safety procedures. • Performs other duties as assigned.