Heavy Equipment Operator

St Louis Composting, producer of STA-Certified Compost, Mulch Products and Soil Blends, is accepting applications for future consideration for a Heavy Equipment Operator.

BENEFITS

• Opportunities for overtime
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off available
• $10k in Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with STRONG match
• Medical, Dental and Vision offered
• Family-oriented positive culture, ideal for those looking for a long-term career
• Opportunity for growth

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift
• Transport bulk materials to and from customer trucks, haul trucks, material bins, etc.
• Operate color/dye machine for mulch products.
• Perform routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Load and unload yard waste and organic materials from the back of company vehicles, on site and on routes.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order & review maintenance logs for repairs.
• Maintain an effective system of communications with supervisors, drivers and crew, laborers and operators, and customers serviced.
• Safely operate loader and perform mechanic and general labor duties.
• Maintain good housekeeping around the plant site.
• Perform daily safety inspections, report defects or problems for equipment operated.
• Load bins to ensure appropriate stock levels and load haul trucks while maintaining safe area for stock piling and customer load out.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of heavy equipment operator experience with proven safety record.
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow instructions, take direction well and be able to adapt to changes in the operation.
• Be a team player, willing to help wherever necessary and have a "can do" attitude.
• Strong work ethic and be able to remain busy the entire day, looking for new tasks or where else to help when your tasks are completed.