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Job description
Company Info
Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.
"Formerly known as Atlas Organics, a generate upcycle company"
About the Role:
The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment, such as grinders, excavator and shredders to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401K Matching
FSA
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation & Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Safely operate heavy equipment to move materials and feed shredders, grinders, and screens
Load products onto roll-off containers or walking-floor trailers
Complete and upload daily production reports
Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance
Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free
Follow all safety rules and report concerns immediately
Work collaboratively with drivers, operators, and team members
Participate in training to build skills and improve performance
Take on other duties as needed to support operations
Minimum Job Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED
State issued driver's license
Three (3) or more years of experience with heady equipment required
Ability to operate equipment with precision for loading, lifting, and transporting materials, safely and efficiently
Conduct pre-operation inspections and perform minor maintenance
Knowledge of load capacities, center of gravity, and safe lifting techniques to prevent tipping or equipment damage
Identifying common mechanical issues and reporting malfunctions or damage for repairs
Preferred Job Qualifications: OSHA 10 or higher certificate
One (1) year or more years of experience operating grinders and/or shredders
Experience in the compost industry preferred
Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices
Strong understanding of surroundings to operate safely near workers, vehicles, and obstacles
Communicate effectively with team members and external customers
Ability to quickly adjust methods or paths based on terrain, obstructions, or material behavior
Committed to maintaining productivity and safety
Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.
The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.
Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Pay Rate: $29.00
Job Type: Full-time Shift: 1st
Location: Gonzales, CA
EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Worksite address
gonzales, CA, 93926, US
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