Heavy Equipment Operator

MARION RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, LLC

POSITION: Equipment Operator/Hostler

LOCATION: Marion Resource Recovery Facility, LLC

Salem, Oregon

FUNCTION:

· To operate various types of recycling/processing equipment such as loaders, forklifts, skid steers, etc., for movement of waste materials away from dumping vehicles onto conveyor belts or into piles for storage and to load drop boxes, trailers and storage containers.

RESPONSIBILITES:

· To operate equipment in a manner so as in insure safe, reliable and efficient management of the materials received and to ensure the safety of fellow workers and customers.

· To ensure that the Operations Manager and mechanics are advised of all maintenance, repairs or adjustments needed to the equipment at the end of each shift or sooner if required.

· To provide daily maintenance and minor adjustments to equipment help minimize down time.

· To assist maintenance personnel in the repairs and improvements to the equipment.

· To ensure the equipment and immediate areas are kept clean and free of debris.

· To inspect all material for contaminants and remove some before processing.

· To load trailers to ensure proper weight distribution.

· To dump storage bins into proper receptacles.

· To spot trailers or containers to loading dock.

· To assist customers with unloading activates in a courteous manner.

· To be ready at all times to move incoming materials away from dumping vehicles.

· To sort material by recovery characteristics to maximize recovery.

· To alert Operation Manager when fuel, oil or other supplies are needed in sufficient time to minimize equipment down time.

· To inspect daily and lubricate equipment as required to insure against premature wear/and or failure

· To estimate the type and recoverability of mixed loads dumped and inform scale attendant.

· To provide site maintenance and clean up services.

· To assist in the movement on site of trailers, drop boxes and storage containers.

· To provide back-up, when required, on the equipment that the operator is qualified to operate.

· To operate in a manner that will not abuse the equipment, (ie, spinning tires, over revving engine when shifting, exceeding operating limits, overloading bucket, lifting tires off ground, etc.)

· To load trailers uniformly and to maximize load capacity.

· To maintain records as required by the supervisor.

SAFETY

RESPONSIBILITES:

· To immediately report all accidents to supervisor/ Operations Manager.

· To be aware and inform foreman or plant supervisor of any chemical or hazardous waste dumped on the floor and report name of company and truck number.

· To keep up to date informed of all marking, labels or warning signs pertaining to hazardous materials.

· To wear and maintain proper safety devices to insure protection from injury or illness.

· To operate the equipment in a manner to ensure safety of the operator, fellow workers and the customers.

· To attend all safety meetings.

· To report all unsafe conditions to the safety coordinator.

· To load boxes in a uniform and safe manner within weight limits for transport.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to receive and follow direction from supervisor

· Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

· Ability to exercise enough physical strength to lift material from sorting conveyor and/or tipping floor.

· Two years experience operating similar equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work involves climbing, sitting, walking, pushing and standing. May be subject to outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions and noise. Able to lift 50lbs

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but do not include other duties that may be assigned.

MARION RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, LLC
POSITION: Equipment Operator/Hostler
LOCATION: Marion Resource Recovery Facility, LLC
Salem, Oregon
FUNCTION:
• To operate various types of recycling/processing equipment such as loaders, forklifts, skid steers, etc., for movement of waste materials away from dumping vehicles onto conveyor belts or into piles for storage and to load drop boxes, trailers and storage containers.

RESPONSIBILITES:
• To operate equipment in a manner so as in insure safe, reliable and efficient management of the materials received and to ensure the safety of fellow workers and customers.
• To ensure that the Operations Manager and mechanics are advised of all maintenance, repairs or adjustments needed to the equipment at the end of each shift or sooner if required.
• To provide daily maintenance and minor adjustments to equipment help minimize down time.
• To assist maintenance personnel in the repairs and improvements to the equipment.
• To ensure the equipment and immediate areas are kept clean and free of debris.
• To inspect all material for contaminants and remove some before processing.
• To load trailers to ensure proper weight distribution.
• To dump storage bins into proper receptacles.
• To spot trailers or containers to loading dock.
• To assist customers with unloading activates in a courteous manner.
• To be ready at all times to move incoming materials away from dumping vehicles.
• To sort material by recovery characteristics to maximize recovery.
• To alert Operation Manager when fuel, oil or other supplies are needed in sufficient time to minimize equipment down time.
• To inspect daily and lubricate equipment as required to insure against premature wear/and or failure
• To estimate the type and recoverability of mixed loads dumped and inform scale attendant.
• To provide site maintenance and clean up services.
• To assist in the movement on site of trailers, drop boxes and storage containers.
• To provide back-up, when required, on the equipment that the operator is qualified to operate.
• To operate in a manner that will not abuse the equipment, (ie, spinning tires, over revving engine when shifting, exceeding operating limits, overloading bucket, lifting tires off ground, etc.)
• To load trailers uniformly and to maximize load capacity.
• To maintain records as required by the supervisor.
SAFETY
RESPONSIBILITES:
• To immediately report all accidents to supervisor/ Operations Manager.
• To be aware and inform foreman or plant supervisor of any chemical or hazardous waste dumped on the floor and report name of company and truck number.
• To keep up to date informed of all marking, labels or warning signs pertaining to hazardous materials.
• To wear and maintain proper safety devices to insure protection from injury or illness.
• To operate the equipment in a manner to ensure safety of the operator, fellow workers and the customers.
• To attend all safety meetings.
• To report all unsafe conditions to the safety coordinator.
• To load boxes in a uniform and safe manner within weight limits for transport.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to receive and follow direction from supervisor
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to exercise enough physical strength to lift material from sorting conveyor and/or tipping floor.
• Two years experience operating similar equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Work involves climbing, sitting, walking, pushing and standing. May be subject to outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions and noise. Able to lift 50lbs

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but do not include other duties that may be assigned.