Equipment Operator I

About the Role: The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate heavy equipment, such as loaders and trucks, to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.

Shift: M-F 7AM-5:30PM and rotating Saturdays 7AM-3PM (Job Type: Full-time) | Location: Sarasota, FL Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Company-paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401k with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program

Responsibilities: Safelyandeffectivelyoperatevariousformsofheavyequipmenttomoveproductsandfeed shredders, grinders, and screens UploadDailyProductionReports Safelyloadproductontorolloffcontainersorwalkingfloortrailers Performdailymaintenanceandsafetychecksofequipment Maintainacleanandorganizedworkingenvironment Observeandcomplywithallapplicablesafetyregulations, rules, policies, andprocedures Reportanysafetyconcerns/hazardsordefectstoleadershiponsitewhenidentified Maintaincollaborativeworkingrelationshipswithdrivers, operators, andcoworkers Participateinexternal, DepartmentandCompany-widetrainingstoincreaseskillsetsand improve service Perform other job-related duties as assigned Minimum Job Qualifications HighSchoolDiplomaorGEDpreferred Stateissueddriver'slicense OSHA 10 or higher certificate preferred Preferred Job Qualifications One(1)yearormoreofrelatedexperienceoperatingheavyequipmentrequired Experienceinthecompostindustrypreferred Basicawarenessoffederal, state, andlocaljobsitehealthandsafetyrules, regulations, andbest practices Abilitytooperateequipmentwithprecisionforloading, lifting, andtransportingmaterials, safely and efficiently Conductpre-operationinspectionsandperformminormaintenance Knowledgeofloadcapacities, centerofgravity, andsafeliftingtechniquestopreventtippingor equipment damage Identifyingcommonmechanicalissuesandreportingmalfunctionsordamageforrepairs Strongunderstandingofsurroundingstooperatesafelynearworkers, vehicles, andobstacles Communicateeffectivelywithteammembersandexternalcustomers Abilitytoquicklyadjustmethodsorpathsbasedonterrain, obstructions, ormaterialbehavior Committedtomaintainingproductivityandsafety Ability to be a team-player for overall company success 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 physicaldemands described here are representativeofthose whichmustbemetby anemployeeto successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hearingprotection, safety-toedboots, utilitygloves, hardhat, reflectivevest, andsafetyglasses. Abilitytositforextendedperiodswhileoperatingheavyequipment, aswellasenterandexit equipment safely and repeatedly throughout the workday. Manualdexterityandhand-eyecoordinationare necessarytooperatemachinerycontrolswith precision. Auditoryandvisualacuitytomonitorsurroundings, equipmentsounds, andsafetysignals(with or without corrective devices). Frequentwalking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, andkneelingrequiredinoutdoorand uneven terrain environments. Tolerancetoworkinenvironmentswithstrongodors, dust, humidity, andvaryingweather conditions (hot, cold, wet). Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 35 pounds regularly, and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

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.