Heavy Equipment Operator - Recycling & Waste Site

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company match

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services in Kuna, Idaho is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate at recycling centers, landfills or transfer stations. You will transfer, spread, cover, load and compact waste or soil with attention to safety and efficiency.

This full-time role requires experience with heavy equipment and strict adherence to OSHA standards, while delivering reliable service in a collaborative team environment.

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

Safety awareness

Pre/post operation inspection

Equipment maintenance basics

Customer service

Tools

OSHA guidelines

Job description

Republic Services in Kuna, Idaho is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate at recycling centers, landfills or transfer stations. You will transfer, spread, cover, load and compact waste or soil with attention to safety and efficiency.

This full-time role requires experience with heavy equipment and strict adherence to OSHA standards, while delivering reliable service in a collaborative team environment.