Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• CLIENT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator / Plant Floor Attendant for a new state-of-the-art Waste Treatment facility in Jessup, Maryland. The Heavy Equipment Operator / Plant Floor Attendant is responsible for receiving and processing of organic waste which will produce renewable natural gas at the facility. In this role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently directing transportation vehicles, inspecting loads, and operating heavy equipment to receive liquid and solid organic wastes materials and introducing them into the system for processing.

TWO SHIFTS AVAILABLE – OT after 40 hours per week:

• 5 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• 2 p.m. – 1 a.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directing truck traffic on the site
• Monitor vehicle login and scale operations weighing trucks in and out
• Direct the off-loading of organic solid wastes onto the tipping floor
• Direct and operate the pumping system to off-load organic liquid wastes
• Perform quality control inspections of input waste material
• Collecting material samples and prepare for lab submittal
• Loading feed hoppers using the front-end loader
• Safely operate a front-end loader, forklift and skid steer
• Separate out contaminants that may harm separation equipment
• Safely operate pumps, valves, hoppers, augers, and conveyors associated with the receiving area
• Perform routine daily maintenance of equipment, greasing, oil levels, filters, screens.
• Upkeep the general cleanliness of tipping floor, loader, skid steer, liquid receiving area, waste processing equipment, roads and surrounding property
• Other duties as assigned such, as groundskeeping

QUALIFICATIONS | EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a valid Drivers License.
• Able to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Must have experience in operating tractors, front end loaders, skid steers or similar hydraulic equipment
• Basic math skills required.
• Competency with technology entering data onto a screen or tablet.
• Complete necessary paperwork including load inspection paperwork and scale logs.
• Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in dealing with clients delivering wastes
• Familiar with PPE and willing to follow all company safety procedures.
• Familiarity with SCADA or electronic control systems is a plus
• Training is provided in all areas for the right applicant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What hydraulic equipments you can operate ?
• Email
• Work Authorization/Visa Status
• Expected Pay Rate

Experience:

• Operating tractors, front end loaders, skid steers: 4 years (Preferred)
• Basic math skills: 3 years (Preferred)
• Load inspection paperwork: 3 years (Preferred)
• SCADA or electronic control systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• Waste Treatment facility: 3 years (Preferred)
• Operating pumps/valves/hoppers/augers/conveyors: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person