Heavy Equipment Operator

CWS is a leading provider of waste management services throughout South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida areas . We are committed to providing superior customer service with our emphasis on integrity, reliability and cleanliness. We invest in our community, our customers and our employees by providing access to state-of-the-art systems and processes, and the best leadership in the business!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.

Heavy Equipment Operator PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rearview camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.

- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.

- Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.

- Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.

- Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.

- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

- Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Heavy Equipment Operator QUALIFICATIONS:

- Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

- Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.

- Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.

- Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

- High School diploma or GED.
Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

- Weekends as needed
Experience:

- Dozer: 3 years (Preferred)

- Excavator: 3 years (Preferred)

- Solid waste management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
Heavy Equipment Operator MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.