Heavy Equipment Operator - St. Louis, MO

Heavy Equipment Operator

St Louis Composting, producer of STA-Certified Compost, Mulch Products and Soil Blends, is accepting applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator to work at our various St. Louis area MO sites. Sites are as follows: Belleville IL, downtown St. Louis MO 63147, Eureka/Pacific MO, Florissant MO, Maryland Heights MO, St. Peters MO, and Valley Park MO.

This position entails operating heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant policies and procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from customer trucks, haul trucks, material bins, etc.

• Perform assignments outlined by supervisors and standard procedures are followed in the performance of duties. Work is inspected periodically for safety and economy in operation.

• Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

• Maintain equipment in proper working order.

• Maintain and 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.

• Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Ability to follow instructions, 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.

• Use safe practices in all activities.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of heavy equipment operator experience.

• Must be able to read and understand English.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Must be able to successfully pass an extensive drug screening, which includes urine, hair and breath alcohol testing.

• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background screening.

• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills.

• Proven safety record.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

• Able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Able to perform all of the work outdoors in varying weather.

• Must be willing to work shift and/or overtime hours during the week including after dark hours, and/or weekends, and holidays as dictated by operations.

• Must be able to follow instructions, take direction well and be able to adapt to changes in the operation.

• Must be a strong team player willing to help out wherever necessary and have a "can do" attitude.

• Must have a 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.

• Must be able to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

BENEFITS (available to Full Time employees):

• MANY opportunities for overtime for those who seek it.

• 6 Paid Holidays.

• Paid Time Off.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary STD, Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Accident offered.

• Company paid life insurance with a $10,000 benefit.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with STRONG match.

• Family-oriented positive culture, ideal for those looking for a long-term career.

• Opportunity for growth.

St. Louis Composting, Inc ("the Company"), may obtain information about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a "consumer report" and/or an "investigative consumer report" which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as your neighbors, friends or associates. These reports may contain information regarding your criminal history, credit history, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history or other background checks. You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. Please be advised that the nature and scope of the most common form of investigative consumer report obtained with regard to applicants for employment is an investigation into your employment history conducted by Background Investigation Bureau, LLC, ("BIB"), 9710 Northcross Center Court, Huntersville, NC 28078, (877) 439-3900. You should carefully consider whether to exercise your right to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.