Heavy Equipment Operator

2 weeks ago

Winsted, United States F & G Recycling Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

F&G Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc


F & G Recycling is dedicated to staying at the forefront of recycling and waste solutions. We are innovating every step of the way. From building the largest state of the art recycling facility in the country, and powering our buildings with solar energy, we are committed to you, our communities and the planet.

Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founders Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife Mary-Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Position Summary:

The equipment operator performs duties relevant to safely and effectively operating heavy equipment in the course of daily operations. Ensure the operations floor is clear of obstacles and that traffic flows smoothly, efficiently and safely to maintain production.

Your Role:

  • Safely and effectively operates heavy equipment to maintain productivity in the effective operation of the transfer starting or material recovery facility during the course of daily operations.
  • Ensures that the operation area is consistently clear of obstacles, and that traffic is flowing smoothly.
  • Performs general house duties in assigned area to ensure safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility. Keeps entire floor clean and dust level low by use of water truck and Bobcat front-end loaders, excavators, or similar equipment.
  • Loads and monitors transfer trucks, van trailers, and rail cars based on the facility.
  • Operates other equipment including, but not limited to industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
  • Performs routine maintenance checks on mobile equipment and facility equipment and reports malfunctions to Supervisor.
  • Work all assigned shifts from schedules start to scheduled end time.
  • Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
  • Reads, understands, applied information such as: lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operation and maintenance instruction and procedural manuals.
  • Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
  • Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leve Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

  • Ability to complete safety, operational and other required training within a scheduled time period.
  • Communication skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
  • Demonstrated mechanical ability sufficient to complete regular routine tasks.
  • Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment.
  • Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
  • Strong communication (verbally and written)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Desirable, although not essential, requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent
  • 2 years' experience as an equipment operator in a plant environment; or 5 years related experience which includes training in a plant environment.

This Position Features:

  • Family Oriented Environment
  • Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation 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 workday.
  • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds.
  • Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
  • Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements rarely.
  • Clarity of vision.
  • Local travel

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