Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Equipment Operator position is an autonomous role requiring considerable time, effort, professionalism, independence, ingenuity, collaboration, efficiency, integrity, coordination, and determination. The individual who fills this role must be willing and able to fulfill the entire suite of duties, goals, and responsibilities of this position under daily guidance, direction and supervision. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee.

All employees of the organization:

• Understand and support New Earth USA, LLC mission, goals, policies, procedures, and forms and follows guidelines of each.  
• Maintain quality standards defined within job functions and location quality and safety standards.
• Show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness and take personal responsibility for quality of work.
• Prioritize and complete work assignments within allotted time.
• Demonstrate team behavior and be willing to promote a team-oriented environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:  

• Highschool or equivalent.

• Experience:     

• Prior experience with hook/roll-off trucks and wheel loaders preferred.
• Prior experience with heavy equipment preferred.

• Certificate/Licensure:    

• Valid driver's license.
• CDL Class A or B (preferred).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Operation of equipment combinations (Excavator, Roll Off/Hook Truck, Wheel Loader, Forklift). Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Operation of equipment in industrial waste, soil amendments and other non-hazardous solids on customer facilities, designated landfills, recycling facilities, or land sites for disposal, recycling, or beneficial use.
• Practice and promote safety; including but not limited to, assessing risks before starting tasks, only performing authorized activities, utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Able to do some manual labor and lift 50 lbs.
• Basic housekeeping of work area.
• Basic care and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and team members. 
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Clean driving record.

 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

• General knowledge of the principles, practices and processes including current Federal and State laws, statutes, regulations, policies. 
• Ability to use personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA exposure control program. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally, the employee filling this position will be expected to be present at the project location for a 10-hour shift and/or as directed by the Project Manager or designated representative. May work extended hours including Saturday. 
• Job functions will be carried out in a vast array of environments including but not limited to maintenance facilities, job sites, customer facilities, vehicles, agricultural sites, landfills, end user facilities, etc.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• The workplace is in a smoke-free environment.  
• PPE is required and must be worn as instructed. 
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 

100% - Operates equipment in accordance with the Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) requirements as well as Customer and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.

• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations to the Manager before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Manager.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, cleaning and other duties as assigned by the Company.
• Safe operating record.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBIITIES: 

• None.