Heavy Equipment Operator

Experience Required2 YearsEducation RequiredHS Graduate or EquivalentPosition Description/General Purpose of JobOperates heavy equipmentEssential FunctionsPerforms pre-operation inspections of equipment, identifying equipment issues and reporting issues to the Lead Mechanic for repairRefuels equipment and adds fluids as neededEnsures compliance with company policies, safety and maintenance proceduresOperates heavy equipment such as scrapers, wheel type or crawler tractors with a dozer blade, blade or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders and pneumatic tire scrapersCompiles daily equipment reports consisting of logging the number of loads excavated and the number of hours spent operating equipmentControls well fires by smothering them with dirt, isolating them and/or wetting them with waterCommunicates with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe conditions, accidents and equipment breakdownsKeeps informed of the weather conditionsDemonstrates continuous efforts to improve operation, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer serviceWorks closely with traffic control spotters to identify fill areas to be used for dumping solid waste.Equipment/Tools Used Trucks, scrapers, wheel type or crawler tractors with dozer blade, or bucket attachment, compactors, roll-off refuse trucks, loaders, motor graders and pneumatic tire scrapers, seat belts, vehicle inspection equipment.Protective Clothing & Equipment UsedSteel-toe boots; hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs and uniforms/overallsSpecial Skills, Education or Licensure RequiredDriver must meet Motor Vehicle Records standards set by companyDriver may possess a CDLWork Environment Exposure to outdoor elementsSmall cramped space such as equipment cabExpose to dustMay work on uneven groundExposure to high/low temperatures with sudden temperature changes.May experience wet weather, snow or high humidityMay work at heights of greater than 10 feetTypical Physical Demands Ability to carry, push and pull up to 75lbsAbility to climb, kneel or crawlAbility to reach, twist and turn while drivingAbility to make continuous arm and hand movements to direct trafficThis job description is not a contract and does not affect the at-will nature of your employment relationship with Noble Environmental or any of it's affiliates. Furthermore, this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not and cannot address every responsibility or duty you may be expected to perform during your employment. Noble Environmental or any of it's affiliates reserves the right to modify or amend this job description at its discretion, without prior notice.