Heavy Equipment Operator

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Avon Lake
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Who we areFor more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our VisionReworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.Our BusinessReworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.Our ValueReworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.All that we're missing is you. Apply today!About the roleAs an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient processing of inbound materials and refuse of various forms through Reworld's industrial disposal process.Position Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect forklifts, roll off truck, yard truck, excavator, loaders and skid steer.
• Manage the safe operation of the site's equipment in the assigned areas.
• Conduct daily motorized machinery inspections on the site's equipment.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management including plant operationsRequired Qualifications
  • Two year's experience in the operation of mechanical equipment.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to take appropriate safe action on their own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations.Preferred Qualifications
    • High School Diploma or equivalent, preferredPhysical Demands of the Role
      • Reworld offers GED Works - a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.
      • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
      • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
      • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
      • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
      • Consistently work in various weather conditionsTotal Rewards
        • Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
        • 401k - match up to 7%
        • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
        • Paid Parental Leave
        • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
        • Tuition Reimbursement
        • Employee Referral BonusOur DEI CommitmentReworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights ()Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.

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