Experienced Landfill & Recycling Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Health care and dependent care savings

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discounts

Retirement plan with company match

RSU/ESPP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station.

You will transfer, spread, cover, load and/or compact waste or soil efficiently while adhering to safety standards. Responsibilities include pre/post inspections, operating forklifts and other heavy equipment, monitoring waste quality, performing minor repairs, and completing required reports.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Follow-through

Safety adherence

Professional conduct

Tools

Forklift

Excavator

Bulldozer

Front-end Loader

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station.

You will transfer, spread, cover, load and/or compact waste or soil efficiently while adhering to safety standards. Responsibilities include pre/post inspections, operating forklifts and other heavy equipment, monitoring waste quality, performing minor repairs, and completing required reports.