Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator | McGill Environmental Systems

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at McGill Environmental Systems, located in Delray Beach, FL. At McGill, we are dedicated to restoring vital soils by transforming biodegradable waste into premium-quality compost, which rejuvenates depleted lands and fosters a cleaner environment. This Heavy Equipment Operator position is pivotal in realizing our mission, requiring precise operation of essential machinery to turn organic materials into valuable resources. Operators play a critical role in upholding our commitment to authentic environmental change that benefits people, the planet, and the economy, embodying our values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, and Collaboration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Delray Beach, FL
• Team: Reports to a Team Lead and/or Management, working within a close-knit operational crew.
• Mission: To safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, transforming organic waste into high-quality compost and soil products for environmental restoration.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Equipment Operation: Safely and expertly operate a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, excavators, grinders, screeners, backhoes, and heavy trucks, to facilitate the transformation of organic waste.
• Material Processing & Quality: Conduct precise blending and screening operations, carefully mixing materials to achieve desired consistency and maintain McGill’s high-quality standards for compost, mulch, and soil products.
• Maintenance & Safety Compliance: Perform daily safety and preventative maintenance checks on all machinery, proactively identify and address potential issues, and rigorously adhere to all company and regulatory safety protocols, including PPE use.
• Operational Efficiency: Move materials safely and efficiently, load trucks securely, and maintain a productive work schedule to ensure seamless operational flow and contribute to overall site efficiency.
• Team Collaboration & Stewardship: Work independently while also actively assisting teammates, taking ownership of tasks, and participating in safety trainings to support a safe, productive, and environmentally responsible work environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Demonstrated technical proficiency in operating a diverse range of heavy equipment within an industrial or environmental processing environment.
• Experience: Proven ability to conduct daily safety and maintenance checks on heavy machinery, perform precise material blending and screening operations, and safely load and transport materials.
• Skills: Proficient operation of heavy equipment (front-end loaders, excavators, grinders, screeners, backhoes, heavy trucks), performing equipment maintenance and safety checks, precise material blending techniques, and expert screening operations.