Job Description
Job Description
About Us:
At Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future - one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70+ sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.
Job Summary:
Liberty Tire Recycling is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator. As a heavy equipment operator, you'll be operating a range of heavy machinery, including loaders, excavators, and skid steer. This position requires working in noisy environments with exposure to extreme temperatures and involves physically demanding tasks within our tire recycling facility in our Orlando, FL. facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely operate various heavy machinery to collect, transport and load/unload tires and shreds.
- Keeping the lot clean and free of shreds, all material in proper piles.
- Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and understand directions thoroughly.
- Assist with and perform other reasonable tasks around the general plant and yard facilities related to maintenance.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must have heavy machinery experience.
- Ability to use hand tools.
- Ability to perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
- Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time often on wet, slick, and/or uneven terrain or surfaces.
- Understand and follow all OSHA and site-specific safety programs.
- Must be reliable and flexible.
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment with hot, cold, wet and dirty conditions.
- Be a team player.
Education and Experience:
- Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus.
Compensation:
From $20.00 per hour, Paid bi-weekly
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
EEO Statement:
Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.