Heavy Equipment Operator
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Equipment Operator - Heart of Florida Landfill We are currently seeking experienced, safety-conscious Equipment Operators to join our team at Heart of Florida Landfill.
We are currently seeking experienced, safety-conscious Equipment Operators to join our team at Heart of Florida Landfill. Prior landfill or waste experience is a big plus, but we're willing to train the right candidate who brings a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- 4:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
- 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Tuesday-Saturday)
- Shifts available
Hours: 55-60 hours per week
Pay: $24-$26+ per hour DOE
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in landfill and railyard environments
- →Spread and compact trash using a Compactor
- →Apply daily cover using a Dozer
- →Excavate soil with an Excavator
- →Operate an Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) for material transport
- →Transport materials between loading, weighing, unloading, and disposal locations
- →Assist with general site and facility maintenance
- →Maintain awareness of personnel, traffic controls, environmental requirements, and safety policies
- →Conduct routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly
- →Support rail and landfill operations as directed by site management
- Outdoor landfill and railyard environment
- Work near moving equipment and heavy machinery
- Required to follow all PPE and safety requirements
- Exposure to wet, humid, dusty, and muddy outdoor conditions
- Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly and performing duties on uneven terrain
Experience operating any or all of the following equipment is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of cumulative experience is required:
- Bulldozer
- Landfill Compactor
- Articulated Dump Truck (ADT)
- Reach Stacker / Rail King
- Excavator
- Motorgrader
Additional qualifications:
- Ability to learn and safely operate site-specific equipment independently
- Willingness to follow PPE requirements and safety protocols
- Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to take on new responsibilities
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Apply today and connect with your future!
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 44 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 2, 2026
- First seen
- October 12, 2026
- Last seen
- November 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 33
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- November 15, 2026
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