Equipment Operator 2

About the Role: The Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 will safely operate heavy equipment, such as loaders and trucks, to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.

Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Safelyandeffectivelyoperatevariousformsofheavyequipmenttomoveproductsandfeed shredders, grinders, and screens UploadDailyProductionReports Safelyloadproductontorolloffcontainersorwalkingfloortrailers Performdailymaintenanceandsafetychecksofequipment Maintainacleanandorganizedworkingenvironment Observeandcomplywithallapplicablesafetyregulations, rules, policies, andprocedures Reportanysafetyconcerns/hazardsordefectstoleadershiponsitewhenidentified Maintaincollaborativeworkingrelationshipswithdrivers, operators, andcoworkers Participateinexternal, DepartmentandCompany-widetrainingstoincreaseskillsetsand improve service Performotherjob-relateddutiesasassigned Minimum Job Qualifications HighSchoolDiplomaorGEDpreferred Stateissueddriver'slicense OSHA10orhighercertificatepreferred Preferred Job Qualifications One(1)yearormoreofrelatedexperienceoperatingheavyequipmentrequired Experienceinthecompostindustrypreferred Basicawarenessoffederal, state, andlocaljobsitehealthandsafetyrules, regulations, andbest practices Abilitytooperateequipmentwithprecisionforloading, lifting, andtransportingmaterials, safely and efficiently Conductpre-operationinspectionsandperformminormaintenance Knowledgeofloadcapacities, centerofgravity, andsafeliftingtechniquestopreventtippingor equipment damage Identifyingcommonmechanicalissuesandreportingmalfunctionsordamageforrepairs Strongunderstandingofsurroundingstooperatesafelynearworkers, vehicles, andobstacles Communicateeffectivelywithteammembersandexternalcustomers Abilitytoquicklyadjustmethodsorpathsbasedonterrain, obstructions, ormaterialbehavior Committedtomaintainingproductivityandsafety Abilitytobeateam-playerforoverallcompanysuccess Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Normal work environment is a recycling plant, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE. The physicaldemands described here are representativeofthose whichmustbemetby anemployeeto successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hearingprotection, safety-toedboots, utilitygloves, hardhat, reflectivevest, andsafetyglasses. Abilitytositforextendedperiodswhileoperatingheavyequipment, aswellasenterandexit equipment safely and repeatedly throughout the workday. Manualdexterityandhand-eyecoordinationare necessarytooperatemachinerycontrolswith precision. Auditoryandvisualacuitytomonitorsurroundings, equipmentsounds, andsafetysignals(with or without corrective devices). Frequentwalking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, andkneelingrequiredinoutdoorand uneven terrain environments. Tolerancetoworkinenvironmentswithstrongodors, dust, humidity, andvaryingweather conditions (hot, cold, wet). Mustbeabletolift, push, pull, andcarryupto35poundsregularly, andupto50lbs.with assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: AM

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.