Heavy Equipment Operator

3 days ago


Sanford, Florida, United States Waste Connections Full time
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at Sanford Recycling & TS in Sanford, FL. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in landfill or waste management, but we are willing to train the right individual.


Job Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating heavy machinery, including compactors, dozers, and excavators, to perform various tasks such as spreading and compacting trash, spreading daily cover, and hauling soil. The operator will work in an outdoor landfill setting and must be able to work in all weather conditions.


Responsibilities:
  • Operate heavy machinery, including compactors, dozers, and excavators, to perform various tasks.
  • Perform maintenance around the site and facilities as needed.
  • Spread and compact trash using a compactor.
  • Spread daily cover using a dozer.
  • Excavate soil using an excavator.
  • Haul soil.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
  • The work environment is an outdoor landfill setting.
  • The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Experience driving forklift, dozer, or articulated dump truck is preferred.
  • Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment used at facility.
  • Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
  • Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
  • Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repeatedly.

We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, and 401K retirement. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.



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