Heavy Equipment Operator

Description :

CWS is a leading provider of waste management services throughout South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida areas . We are committed to providing superior customer service with our emphasis on integrity, reliability and cleanliness. We invest in our community, our customers and our employees by providing access to state-of-the-art systems and processes, and the best leadership in the business!

POSITION SUMMARY : The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and / or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.

Heavy Equipment Operator PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rearview camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include : forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Heavy Equipment Operator QUALIFICATIONS :

Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.

Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.

Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

High School diploma or GED.

Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Application Question(s) :

What is your experience surrounding dozers, excavators, or similar equipment and in what industry?

Experience :

Dozer : 3 years (Preferred)

Excavator : 3 years (Preferred)

Solid waste management : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

Requirements :

Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.

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