Heavy Equipment Operator – Mrf

April 9, 2026
$26 - $29 / hour
Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Exciting Opening
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator – Mrf
Company: Arakelian Enterprises Inc
Job Brief
Summary operate a variety of heavy equipment vehicles that spread, organize and feed the facility’s conveyor system and transfer trailers.

Salary Detail
$26.09 – $28.84 an hour

Experience
Professional Background is required

Qualifications
Diploma and/or GED.

Job Detail
  • Efficiently and safety operate wheel loaders to load transfer trailers and feed conveyors. Operate wheel loaders in a manner that does not endanger personnel or equipment, and that complies with the company’s operating and safety policies.
  • Keep tipping floor material safely arranged to allow easy loading of trailers and conveyor system, as well as creating space for newly arrived material.
  • Ensure proper care and use of equipment.
  • Perform pre/post operation inspections and preventive maintenance checks. Maintains accurate records.
  • Ensure proper attire is worn at all times, including closed-toed shoes, and personal protective equipment (safety vests, safety goggles, gloves, dust masks).
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Required Qualifications: High School Diploma and/or GED.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the job – prolonged sitting, constant climbing up/down the loader and able to turn neck and shoulder back and forth.
  • Ability to distinguish between various recyclable materials.
  • Must have good hand-eye coordination.
  • Safety conscious.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Valid driver’s license.
  • 4+ years of previous experience.
  • Physical/Environmental Demands:
  • Physical: Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, smelling continuously.
  • Problem solving, oral/writ10communication, analytical ability, concentration, interpersonal abilities continuously.
  • Eye/hand coordination, handling, wrist motion continuously. Environmental: Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, noise continuously.
  • Works outside inside.
  • Salary: $26.09 – $28.84
  • Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Career plan
  • Recognition programs
  • Professional development learning
  • An exceptional work environment
  • Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran