Impactful Landfill Equipment Operator

Republic Services; Brewton (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operator - Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, performing loading, spreading, covering, and compacting of waste or soil as needed.

The role emphasizes safe operation, routine inspections, and adherence to Company safety standards, with duties including equipment maintenance and documentation, while ensuring a clean and organized work area at shift end.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior heavy equipment operation experience.
• Experience working at sites regulated by OSHA is not specified in this ad.

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

Customer service

Time management

Follow-through

Policy compliance

Pride in work

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator - Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, performing loading, spreading, covering, and compacting of waste or soil as needed.

The role emphasizes safe operation, routine inspections, and adherence to Company safety standards, with duties including equipment maintenance and documentation, while ensuring a clean and organized work area at shift end.