Heavy Equipment Operator / Team Lead
inovaAkron, OH
Heavy Equipment Operator / Team Lead
L5
inovaAkron, OH8 days ago
Occupations
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningIndustrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsLeadership Growth Opportunity Waste/Recyling Industry | Valley View, OH AreaDirect Hire | Full-Time | 1st ShiftWe're looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator who takes pride in running equipment safely, keeping operations moving, and naturally stepping up to help lead a team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on but is ready for the next step in their career. You'll start as a senior operator while working alongside operations leadership, with the opportunity to grow into a Crew Lead role as you learn the operation. If you're the type of operator who notices problems before they become issues, helps coworkers stay productive, and enjoys taking ownership of your work, we'd like to talk with you. Schedule Monday Friday7:00 AM 4:30 PMOccasional Saturday mornings (not every week)
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Annual bonus and performance review
- Healthcare benefits
Paid Time OffDirect HireWhat You'll DoOperate a CAT 950M wheel loader throughout the recycling yard.
Direct incoming trucks to the appropriate unloading areas.
Move and organize recyclable materials efficiently and safely.
Transport commodity containers throughout the facility.
Complete daily equipment inspections, fluid checks, and greasing.
Leadership Development:
Work closely with operations leadership while learning the day-to-day flow of the recycling yard.
Help coordinate daily activities with fellow equipment operators.
Lead by example through safety, productivity, and communication.
Assist with keeping equipment and work areas operating efficiently.
Develop into a Crew Lead responsible for helping coordinate a team of heavy equipment operators.
Documentation:
- Complete daily paperwork for incoming and outgoing material.
- Record commodity types and quantities.
- Maintain daily operational documentation.
- Communicate with dispatch using a two-way radio as needed.
- Equipment You'll Work WithCAT 950M Wheel Loader
- ExcavatorsDozersCompactorsWhat We're Looking For Required
- Experience operating heavy equipment, including wheel loaders.
- Working knowledge of loaders, excavators, and dozers.
- Ability to complete daily documentation accurately.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities change throughout the day.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Required equipment certifications/licenses where applicable.
Preferred:
Recycling, landfill, demolition, construction, or aggregate experience.
Experience helping train or mentor other operators.
Experience operating grapples and magnets.
Previous lead operator or informal leadership experience.
Who Will Be Successful:
The best fit is someone who is dependable, takes ownership, and naturally helps those around them succeed. You don't need years of formal supervisory experiencewe're looking for someone with solid heavy equipment experience who has the attitude and initiative to grow into a leadership role. Inova Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Akron, OH
Occupation
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Industry
Other Waste Collection
Posted
8 days ago
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