Equipment Operator II (Recycle)

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Job description

Full Time Hourly Rate: $18.63 - $30.52

Pay Scale/Grade: H4

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Job Summary: The MRF Equipment Operator II operates various types of light and heavy equipment in a recycling materials facility moving and positioning raw materials and finished components. This role will play a crucial role in the recycling process of various recyclable materials and will work as part of a team to ensure quality control for efficient recycling, contributing to our mission of sustainability. Performs inspections on equipment and general facility organization and addresses daily problems to ensure continuous operations and related work as apparent or assigned. Occasionally performs routine manual labor and related work as apparent or assigned.

Assists in overseeing performance and training of Recycle Technicians.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Health Insurance begins 1st of the month following hire date.

Sick and Annual Leave 14 Paid Holidays Competitive and Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Retirement benefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama Basic Life Insurance $30,000 Free Employee Assistance Program Free Long Term Disability Insurance Free AirMed Care: Ambulance (Ground and Air Coverage) Flexible Spending Account Deferred Compensation Plan Options Short Term Disability Options

Essential Job Functions:

Equipment Operator

•Performs complex and difficult operations using one or more of the following: loader, forklift, skid steer, tractor, baler, and other types of heavy equipment and various powered equipment.

•May operate other equipment such as dump truck and light tractor.

•Trains other employees on heavy equipment with emphasis on difficult and/or complex operations to fully use equipment capabilities.

•May advise and direct the work of other personnel to ensure that recycle operations are maintained.

Equipment Maintenance

•Prior to operating equipment, performs safety and maintenance inspections of assigned equipment.

•While equipment is being operated, continuously monitors gauge and other indicators for non-standard conditions.

•Performs light maintenance and servicing in connection with equipment operated.

•Notifies management of mechanical or safety problems.

•May assist repairman with mechanical repairs.

Required Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

Skills to communicate information to supervisors and co-workers; Skills to understand operator manuals, directives, procedures and instructions; Skills in basic math to use measuring instruments and to read equipment gauges; Skills to follow verbal instruction and counsel with crew members; ability to instruct and direct other employees; ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to effectively communicate in a courteous manner; writing skills to clearly and neatly complete reports and forms; Substantial knowledge of practices applied in the use of a wide variety of heavy equipment for various maintenance and construction operations; skilled in the operation of heavy equipment to permit maximum utilization of equipment capability; skilled in operation of a wide variety of operational support equipment; Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causes and prevention.

Education and Experience:

•Four (4) years' of experience as an equipment operator.

•Considerable experience in operating various types of heavy equipment such as the following: loader, forklift, skid steer, tractor, baler and other types of heavy equipment.

Special Requirements:

•A valid driver's license with a minimum commercial designation of Class B; or a valid driver's license

•Willing to work overtime and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

•See well enough to read, write and safely operate assigned equipment; Hear well enough to respond to verbal communications; Speak well enough to answer questions in a polite, courteous manner.

•Constantly using vision and hearing when reading monitors, being aware of surroundings and listening to equipment, traffic and alarms.

•Body movement of mobility to bend, move, stand, and lift.

•Use of hands and fingers to perform manual work.

•Lift, carry, pull, or exert up to 100 lbs.

•Frequently standing to complete daily tasks, sitting when driving and operating equipment, walking around inspection sites, carrying equipment and supplies, climbing onto equipment, and using foot controls to drive trucks and operate equipment.

•Occasionally kneeling, bending or crouching; balancing when mounting and dismounting heavy equipment; daily lifting shovels and other equipment, pushing/pulling equipment, reaching for of handling tools and supplies.

Compensation details: 18.63-30.52 Hourly Wage

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