What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator (Material Recovery Facility) position at Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.?
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 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: $22.00/hour - $23.75/hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Will 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
- Will inspect equipment daily and report unsafe conditions
- Will stop operation of any malfunctioning equipment
- Will follow safe work practices and adhere to safety rules.
- Will perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
KNOWLEGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must have good judgment skills and ability to recognize equipment problems.
- Must have ability to communicate in English.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Previous forklift experience and familiarity with the operation of various powered equipment is desirable.
PHYSICAL:
- Must have ability to operate forklift, loader, baler, bobcat and sortline equipment.
- Must 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.
Salary : $22 - $24