Heavy Equipment Operator - Baton Rouge, LA

Heavy Equipment Operator - Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Summary : Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, soil remediation, commercial and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities or particular job sites. Hours : 6 : 00am - 4 : 30pm Mon - Thurs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records
• Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle
• Performs other duties as assigned. Will be part of a team that will be required to move from job site to job site on an as needed basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory duties.

Minimum Education Required : High School / GED

Job Category : Equipment_Operator

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities : Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Education : None required. Experience : Five (5) years of previous experience. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements TWIC Card, or ability to obtain prior to starting Valid Drivers license Preferred : Commercial drivers license with Air brake endorsement C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Ability to operate numerous soil excavation / remediation equipment. Ability to work within a cohesive team / unit Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally; Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) occasionally; Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day; Normal setting for this job is : shop or field. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

City : Baton Rouge

State : Louisiana

Job Code : Operations_Specialist

Company : Waste Management