Burrtec is hiring: Equipment Operator (Material Recovery Facility) in Mira Loma

Burrtec is a well established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1400 full time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through co. acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization.

We are currently looking to fill an Equipment Operator I position for the MRF at the Agua Mansa/Riverside location.

The Equipment Operator handles a combination of any of the following equipment relating to the recovery of material: forklift, baler, wheel loader, sortline.

SALARY RANGE: $24.65/hour - $25.15/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Operate a combination of any of the following equipment:
  • Forklift for movement of recycled materials
  • Sortline panel controls (may provide guidance to sorters)
  • Baler to prepare material for shipment
  • Wheel loader to load sorting line conveyor
• Inspect equipment daily and report unsafe conditions
• Stop operation of any malfunctioning equipment
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to safety rules.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

KNOWLEGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Good judgment skills and ability to recognize equipment problems.
• Ability to communicate in English.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid California Driver's License and clean driving record, required
• Previous forklift experience and familiarity with the operation of various powered equipment is desirable.

PHYSICAL:

• Ability to operate forklift, loader, baler, bobcat and sortline equipment.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Will be exposed to moderate noise and dust levels.
• Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, snow, fog).

We provide competitive salary commensurate upon experience, and EXCELLENT Benefits package including 401K and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacations/PSL.