Process Equipment Operator

Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator – Organics processes green waste and other organic material by using loaders and various sorting, grinding, and screening equipment throughout the day to produce high quality compost and mulch.

• Essential Job Functions:
  
  Maintain safe operating conditions of equipment and area at all times
• Perform pre and post trip inspection of all equipment operated daily
• Work with peers as a team in completing major tasks successfully
• Perform material grading and properly process material to create final product
• Immediately report any unsafe equipment or actions to direct supervision
• Work overtime as needed
• Performs other duties as needed by direct supervision.

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions for equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

• Bilingual – English/Spanish.
• Class A or B commercial driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record

Physical:
Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, touching, stooping, lifting, & smelling continuously. Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously. Eye/hand coordination, visual depth perception, handling, & wrist motion continuously.

Environmental:
Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, windy conditions & noise continuously. Exposure to flying debris and sharp objects occasionally. Works outside only.

$26.05 - $29.49 per hour

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.