What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at McGill Environmental Systems?
McGill Environmental Systems is a biodegradable waste recycling company; composting residuals and byproducts from industrial, municipal, commercial and agribusiness sources. These materials are used as feedstocks to manufacture a line of branded compost products for the professional landscape, Turfgrass, and erosion control markets.
We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at our facility in Rose Hill, NC. You will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy machinery to assist in various projects.
Summary: Operates various heavy equipment such as a front-end loader, excavator, grinder, and/or screener. Transports material to and from storage or processing areas to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes and to load trucks or move to desired location. Responsible for safety, pre-shift inspections of equipment and preventative maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals and turns steering wheel to operate heavy equipment. Moves levers and controls to operate vehicle.
- Drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material. Moves levers to position lifting devices to secure material for transport and dumping to designated areas.
- Attach various equipment to the loader by backing loader to the proper position and aligning rear of vehicle with the equipment/attachment.
- Operates skid steer as needed, including using various attachments.
- May perform blending operation including material mixing via heavy equipment, depending on skill level.
- Operates excavator as needed, depending on skill level.
- Performs pre-shift inspections and preventative and routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling and cleaning.
- Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner, including attending and participating in safety training sessions.
- Performs other tasks assigned by supervisor.
Join our team and contribute to exciting projects while enhancing your skills in equipment operation!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Rose Hill, NC 28458 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rose Hill, NC 28458: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
