Heavy Equipment Operator — Waste & Recycling Site

Republic Services; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate equipment at recycling facilities, landfills, or transfer stations. You will inspect equipment, load and spread materials, and ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining efficient site operations.

Two years of heavy equipment experience and one year at OSHA-regulated sites are required, with a focus on reliability, safety, and teamwork.

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.

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate equipment at recycling facilities, landfills, or transfer stations. You will inspect equipment, load and spread materials, and ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining efficient site operations.

Two years of heavy equipment experience and one year at OSHA-regulated sites are required, with a focus on reliability, safety, and teamwork.