Heavy Equipment Operator

What the job involves:

• Segregation of incoming waste material using a materials handler equipped with a sorting grab into stockpiles.

• Loading of walking floor trailers for out-going waste with a materials handler.

• Loading of trucks and trailers for out-going waste with loading shovel.

• Shunting of trailers on site.

• Loading of sorting lines for segregation of waste material with a materials handler.

• Supervision and operation of sorting lines on a daily basis.

• Regular washing of yard and general housekeeping.

• Accurate recording and safe unloading of third-party customer loads.

• Adhere to regular maintenance schedule of all machinery in the MRF.

• Understand the job system and with the ability to work with a team.

Experience Required

• 3 plus years’ experience in the waste & recycling or construction industry.

• Good time management and ability to work under your own initiative is required.

• Must be able to work with & as part of a team.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment to meet deadlines without compromising safety & productivity.

• Work closely with the site supervisor and management.

• Have good time management skills and be able to show initiative.

• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to succeed in this fast-paced role.

• Have a full clean driving license. C and C1 licence a plus but not essential.

• Hold valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling Certificates.

• Valid CSCS Card (360 Excavator) ticket essential, other construction tickets would be an advantage.

• Comfortable working with varying equipment types from 5.0T to 25T.