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Heavy Equipment OperatorCircular 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.The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate heavy equipment, such as loaders and trucks, to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.Shift: Monday-Friday 6:45AM-5:15PM (Job Type: Full-time) | Location: Vero Beach, FLBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision insurance401K MatchingFSAPaid Parental LeaveVacation & Sick TimeEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementResponsibilities:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Safely and effectively operate various forms of heavy equipment to move products and feed shredders, grinders, and screensUpload Daily Production ReportsSafely load product onto roll off containers or walking floor trailersPerform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipmentMaintain a clean and organized working environmentObserve and comply with all applicable safety regulations, rules, policies, and proceduresReport any safety concerns/hazards or defects to leadership on site when identifiedMaintain collaborative working relationships with drivers, operators, and coworkersParticipate in external, Department and Company-wide trainings to increase skill sets and improve servicePerform other job-related duties as assignedMinimum Job Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED preferredState issued driver's licenseOSHA 10 or higher certificate preferredPreferred Job Qualifications:One (1) year or more of related experience operating heavy equipment requiredExperience in the compost industry preferredBasic awareness of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practicesAbility to operate equipment with precision for loading, lifting, and transporting materials, safely and efficientlyConduct pre-operation inspections and perform minor maintenanceKnowledge of load capacities, center of gravity, and safe lifting techniques to prevent tipping or equipment damageIdentifying common mechanical issues and reporting malfunctions or damage for repairsStrong understanding of surroundings to operate safely near workers, vehicles, and obstaclesCommunicated effectively with team members and external customersAbility to quickly adjust methods or paths based on terrain, obstructions, or material behaviorCommitted to maintaining productivity and safetyWorking 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.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.

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