Heavy Equipment Operator - Stella Environmental Services

Now Hiring! Heavy Equipment Operator (CAT 950-wheel loader and 336 excavator)

Location: Kansas City, Mo

Hours: 6 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday with rotation on Saturdays 8-noon.

Job Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator's duties include preparing and manipulating heavy equipment to ensure the appropriate movement of materials and liaising with coworkers to ensure that the projects are completed accurately. You will be required to conduct your duties in a safe, diligent manner at all times.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, ensuring cleanliness of windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras.

• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders following proper safety standards.

• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.

• Continuously check equipment condition to minimize downtime and clean tracks/wheels as needed.

• Document and perform minor equipment services; refer complex repairs to the Maintenance Shop.

• Complete and submit the Equipment Condition

• Report repairs to the supervisor.

• Adhere to Safety, OSHA, and local, state, and federal regulations.

• Clean, service, and store equipment after each shift.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

What's in it for You:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Vision & Dental Plan
• Optional Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid time off 

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of at least 18 years of age required
• Authorized to work in the United States required
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred
• Should be able to lift 75lbs
• Maintain effective audio and visual perception necessary for performing job duties