<p>Summary</p> <p>The Heavy Equipment Operator - Organics processes green waste and other organic material by using loaders and various sorting, grinding, and screening equipment throughout the day to produce high quality compost and mulch.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Essential Job Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain safe operating conditions of equipment and area at all times </li><li>Perform pre and post trip inspection of all equipment operated daily </li><li>Work with peers as a team in completing major tasks successfully </li><li>Perform material grading and properly process material to create final product </li><li>Immediately report any unsafe equipment or actions to direct supervision </li><li>Work overtime as needed </li><li>Performs other duties as needed by direct supervision. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma and/or GED </li><li>Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions for equipment </li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Exceptional organizational skills </li><li>Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bilingual - English/Spanish. </li><li>Class A or B commercial driver's license </li><li>Acceptable driving record </li></ul> <p>Physical/Environmental Demands:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Physical:</p> </li><li> <p>Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, touching, stooping, lifting, & smelling continuously.</p> </li><li> <p>Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.</p> </li><li> <p>Eye/hand coordination, visual depth perception, handling, & wrist motion continuously.</p> </li><li> <p>Environmental:</p> </li><li> <p>Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, windy conditions & noise continuously.</p> </li><li> <p>Exposure to flying debris and sharp objects occasionally.</p> </li><li> <p>Works outside only.</p> </li></ul> <p>Salary: $25.24 - $28.05 per hour</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive wages </li><li>Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision </li><li>401K </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Paid Vacation and Sick Time </li><li>Career plan </li><li>Recognition programs </li><li>Professional development learning </li><li>An exceptional work environment </li></ul> <p>Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran</p>