Recycle Center Equipment Operator

Description

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment including but not limited to loader, excavator, skid steer, and other stationary recycling equipment. Clearing and properly transferring of materials, as well as the preventive maintenance on the equipment and work areas. 

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect fluids and hoses on loader daily 
• Transfer material from the tip floor to the backhoe operator
• Keep loads pushed up, and keep tip floors open for customers
• Maintain cleanliness both inside and outside of the building
• Ensure belts are on track and in good shape also monitor the quality of material coming off the belts
• Communicate with recycling center manager on quality of loads 
• Clean load pit daily
• Ensure tires, appliances and furniture pulled are transferred to designated areas
• Spot check to ensure there are no hazardous materials, or non-recyclable items in load
• Assist facility manager with any maintenance as requested
• Load material into infeed hoppers, keep recycling lines fed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

1. Previous experience with heavy equipment
2. High school diploma or GED
3. Previous experience with heavy equipment

Competencies: 

1. Good Multitasking skills

2. Ability to interact with all people

3. Professional attitude

4. Punctuality

WORK CONDITIONS
Outdoor environment; exposure to extreme weather conditions; work with and around heavy machinery; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; exposure to noise, odors and gases; exposure to heavy traffic conditions, possible exposure to toxic chemicals.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.