EcoSouth is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Axis

We are looking to add a Heavy Equipment Operator to our team!

Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting equipment before and after operations to uphold cleanliness standards of windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras in accordance with EcoSouth’s guidelines.
• Safely and efficiently operate designated equipment, such as excavators, forklifts, bulldozers, and front-end loaders, while following safety protocols.
• Continuously monitor waste materials to identify any unauthorized items.
• Maintain equipment in optimal working condition to minimize downtime by conducting necessary track or wheel cleaning.
• Adhere to safety protocols outlined by the company and OSHA regulations.
• Perform any additional job duties as needed.

$20 - $23 hourly

• Acts in a professional 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 follow 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 the Landfill with the assigned equipment.

• Includes: Lifting, Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, and Manual Dexterity.
• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions, and other business interactions.
• Hearing: Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying sizes with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of tools.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to squat or kneel.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
• Walking: Able to walk through the shop and other outside elements.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-3 years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation preferred.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off