Equipment Operator. - Mid Valley Disposal & Transfer : Job Details

MidValleyDisposal.com/CarrersMid Valley Recycling is currently seeking applicants for our dynamic Material Recovery Facility (MRF) as an Equipment Operator. Are you excited by the opportunity of contributing to a company that is making a difference and want to help ensure that Mid Valley Recycling meets daily goals while driving our growth and innovation as a leading environmental and recycling organization? In this role you will help Mid Valley Recycling by supporting our MRF Team and will be responsible for running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving a loader while ensuring that allhis/her efforts are compliant with the company health, safety, and environmental standards. Duties may include the operation of one or several types of power equipment to assist in the loading, unloading, and movement of material within the Materials Recovery Facility. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WOULD BE EXPECTED TO:

• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement and essential function.
• Strictly adheres to all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Safely operate heavy power equipment to move materials in the facility.
• Transport bulk materials to storage areas and scales to feed conveyors using the loader.
• Load and move equipment or materials while coordinating machine actions with other yard activities in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Safely load waste with appropriate weight using the loader.
• Under the supervisor's direction, the lead will delegate tasks, set deadlines, and oversee daily team's operation.
• Perform daily equipment inspections of assigned equipment and document checks utilizing the standard Daily Equipment Inspection (DEI) form and submit to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Maintain scale clean to avoid cross-contamination.
• Safely clear pathways for traffic.
• Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Supervisor.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by the company.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper Supervisor.
• Notifies Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year of experience with heavy machinery, preferably with a loader
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and to follow safe operating practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
• Solid Waste industry experience preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate effectively both written/verbal
• Exceptional listening, communication, follow-through, and interpersonal skills
• Tenacious, critical thinking, detail-oriented problem solver
• Leadership experience

This is a full-time position with a benefits package. Hourly rate will be determined based on experience and training of the candidate. Schedule will be Monday through Saturday.Mid Valley Disposal proudly serves the California Central Valley. We are a fast-paced, high complexity organization with more 8 locations and growing. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about providing our employees with an exceptional employee experience, while treating fellow coworkers with dignity and respect. PERKS:

• Competitive Pay
• Great Development & Growth Opportunities
• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Employee Discounts
• Corporate Wellness Programs
• Community Service, Community Education & Volunteering Opportunities

ABOUT MID VALLEY DISPOSALFounded in 1997, Mid Valley Disposal (MVD) is the leading locally owned and operated company that services recycling, organics, and solid waste in the Central Valley. The Kalpakoff family has four generations of experience in successfully operating a solid waste management company in California. Today, MVD is being operated by Joseph and Jonathan Kalpakoff (fourth generation). With over 350 employees, MVD provides exclusive collection services to a total of 31 local jurisdictions and is permitted to provide collection services in Fresno, Merced, Madera, Kings, and Tulare Counties.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EMPLOYMENT AT MID VALLEY DISPOSAL OR TO VIEW ALL OF OUR OPENINGS, PLEASE VISIT: MidValleyDisposal.com/Carrers