Equipment Operator, Sat-Tues

# Equipment Operator, Sat-Tues Full Time Hourly Posted 9 months ago
** Department:
** Operations                    
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* Reports To:

** Operations Supervisor and/or Operations Manager
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* Location:

** Brooks, OR.

** Job Type &  

Shift:
** Full Time Sat. thru Tues. 6:00AM – 4:30PM
** Wage & Benefits:
** Hourly, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Simple IRA
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* Job Summary:

** A Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to complete assigned tasks safely and accurately using recycling/processing equipment.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** 1. Equipment Operating
* Operates heavy equipment (Loader, Backhoe, Excavator, forklift, etc.) safely and proficiently for purpose of waste disposal.
* Inspect all inbound material for contaminants and presort material as needed prior to processing.
* Direct public to proper dumping location and moves material for other vehicles to dump on tipping floor.
* Operate in a manner that will not abuse the equipment, (i.e. spinning tires, over revving engine when shifting, exceeding operating limits, overloading bucket, lifting tires off ground, etc.)1. Top loading trailers, and Hostler
* Load trailers to ensure maximum payloads.
* Ensure all loose debris has been safely removed from trailer.
* Inspect trailer is ready (i.e. no debris, trailer damage, etc.) prior to loading.
* Moves loaded trailer to the correct staging area.
1. Compactor
* Excavactor operator loads residual onto compactor belt.
* Communicates that compactor is full; and assist on disconnecting containers from compactor.
* Moves loaded trailer to the correct staging area.
* Cleans and maintains area around compactor is free of debris.
1. Paperwork, equipment and/or processing floor cleaning
* Pre & Post Daily inspection sheets
* Clean equipment filters as needed, along with lubricate equipment as required to insure against premature wear/and or failure.
* Clean processing floor and/or equipment to remove any debris to help reduce blowing of trash outside facility.
* Communicate with operation supervisor when fuel, oil or other supplies are needed in sufficient time to minimize equipment down time.
* Report to operations supervisor and/or mechanics all maintenance, repairs or adjustments needed to the equipment at the end of each shift or sooner if required.
1. SAFETY
* Immediately report all accidents to operations supervisor and/or operations manager.
* Report to operations supervisor and/or operations manager of any chemical or hazardous waste dumped on the floor, if possible, please get the company and truck number.
* Wear and maintain proper safety devices to insure protection from injury or illness.
* Operate the equipment in a manner to ensure safety of the operator, fellow workers, and the customers.
* Report all unsafe conditions to the operations supervisor.
* Attend all safety meetings.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* * Ability to receive and follow direction from operation supervisor and/or operations manager.
* Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
* Enough physical strength to properly lift 50lbs.
* Two year’s experience operating similar equipment.
** WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT:*
* * Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions. These specifications should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job function. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in these specifications. Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.  

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.  Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive.  

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  In accordance with the…