Equipment Operator

Description

The Equipment Operator position is responsible for handling and loading MSW, C and D waste, and Single Sort Recyclables to ensure materials are transported and disposed of in an appropriate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Efficiently transfer solid waste while operating excavators, loaders and skid steers.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment and vehicles
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles
• Maintain various records and/or logs
• Wash, lubricate and fuel equipment and vehicles
• Identify and sort materials from incoming loads
• Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, street sweeping, snow removal, etc.
• Perform building and other stationary equipment maintenance
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Direct customers where to dump waste material on site
• Ensure that transfer trailers are loaded efficiently but not exceeding DOT weight limits
• Communicate with scale operator and other site personnel 

Requirements

Education and/or experience:

1. High school diploma or GED

2. Previous experience with heavy or light equipment

COMPETENCIES:

• Good Multitasking skills
• Ability to interact with all people
• Customer service skills 
• Decision Making
• Professional attitude
• Punctuality 

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.