Hazardous Waste Equipment Operator I

Republic Services; Robstown, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator I in Robstown, TX. The role safely operates various light and heavy equipment within a hazardous waste treatment facility or landfill, supporting off-loading, stabilization, and post-treatment processing of waste materials.

Responsibilities include sampling post-treated materials, loading for disposal, and performing routine equipment maintenance. A valid HAZWOPER certification is required for many positions, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, including tire pressure and oil/water checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in off-loading trucks and unloading waste.
• Operate equipment to stabilize and handle waste.
• Process treatment of materials and containers.
• Sample post-treated materials for laboratory testing.
• Load post-treated materials for shipment to landfill or disposal.
• Perform general equipment preventative maintenance and housekeeping.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Vehicle inspection

Multitasking

Education

HAZWOPER 40-hour (8-hour refresher)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance basics

Job description

Republic Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator I in Robstown, TX. The role safely operates various light and heavy equipment within a hazardous waste treatment facility or landfill, supporting off-loading, stabilization, and post-treatment processing of waste materials.

Responsibilities include sampling post-treated materials, loading for disposal, and performing routine equipment maintenance. A valid HAZWOPER certification is required for many positions, with comprehensive benefits and