Heavy Equipment Operator – Recycling & Landfill

Republic Services; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee discounts

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil efficiently.

You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections, monitor equipment and waste quality, complete reports, and follow all safety policies to keep the shop clean and ready for the next shift.

Qualifications

• Two years’ prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
• Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

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

Heavy equipment operation

OSHA site experience

Customer service

Time management

Follow-through

Policy adherence

Professionalism

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil efficiently.

You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections, monitor equipment and waste quality, complete reports, and follow all safety policies to keep the shop clean and ready for the next shift.