Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Seattle, WA

Work for an award-winning industry leader where you are appreciated and recognized for your contributions!

We are excited to share this opportunity to work with DTG Recycle, where we are as focused on sustainability and the environment as we are on our people. You will be part of a passionate group of people making a real and lasting positive effect on the community while delivering world-class customer service every day. Winning multiple safety awards and the 2021 Leading Environmental Practices award from the Association of Washington Businesses. Founded in 1999, DTG Recycle is the largest recycler of commercial, industrial, construction, and demolition materials in the Pacific Northwest.

Please read on for those looking for a financially rewarding career with an ultra-diverse workforce and an unparalleled chance for advancement and professional growth.

What you will be doing:

DTG’s Sorter/Heavy Equipment Operator is a great opportunity. The bullet points below summarize your daily responsibilities.

• Sort through incoming recyclable material into designated bins onsite
• Assist co-workers with heavy items
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the facility and general housekeeping
• Perform general labor duties as assigned
• Daily Activity 75% sitting and 25% walking or standing
• Perform Pre-Trips and Post Trips
• Movement of material
• Ensure the safety of company personnel and all customers as they are inside the facility by directing vehicle traffic
• Visually screen construction and demolition debris for unacceptable materials
• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the company’s safety standards.
• Understand the difference between new construction and demolition debris.
• Identify unacceptable material on incoming loads
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with truck drivers on where to offload incoming material
• Direct inbound loads to the tipping floor
• Assist co-workers with heavy items
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the facility and general housekeeping

Qualifications:

• Frequent and periodic speaking, reading (English), writing (English;
• Bilingual(Preferred)
• Follow Safety Protocols

• Ability to communicate verbally with drivers team members and supervisors.
• Experience with a skid steer, Excavators heavy and small, Wheel Loader, and Wood Grinder equipment (Preferred)
• Be able to stand, bend, and walk, for up to 10 hours a day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Great attitude
• Punctual and Reliable.
• Great Team Player.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• Exposure to year-round weather

Why work for DTG Recycle?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• $20,000 Employer Paid Base Life insurance.
• Two weeks paid vacation accrual.
• 401k with Employer match up to 4%.

Compensation:

$23.00 to $25.00 hourly DOE

This is a safety sensitive position.