Impactful Heavy Equipment Operator – Waste & Recycling

Republic Services; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with company match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy equipment at recycling centers, landfills or transfer stations for transferring, spreading, loading and compacting waste or soil. The role requires prior experience with heavy equipment and OSHA-site exposure, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities include performing equipment inspections, maintaining readiness, completing reports, and following safety policies to keep operations

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 equipment following Company policy.
• Safely operate heavy equipment such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and ensure equipment is operationally ready to minimize downtime.
• Perform minor maintenance and document Equipment Condition Reports; report necessary repairs to supervisor.
• Follow all safety policies and ensure shop cleanliness and organization after each shift.

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy equipment at recycling centers, landfills or transfer stations for transferring, spreading, loading and compacting waste or soil. The role requires prior experience with heavy equipment and OSHA-site exposure, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities include performing equipment inspections, maintaining readiness, completing reports, and following safety policies to keep operations