Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services company as an Operator of Heavy Equipment. This role is essential for the safe and efficient operation of various heavy machinery at recycling centers and landfills. You'll be responsible for performing inspections, operating equipment like forklifts and bulldozers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. With a commitment to customer service and operational excellence, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a respected industry leader and contribute to sustainable waste management solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Plans

Vision Coverage

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Programs

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 2 years of heavy equipment operation experience required.
• 1 year of experience at OSHA-regulated sites is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment for waste management tasks.
• Perform inspections and minor servicing of equipment.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Time Management Skills

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Forklift

Excavator

Bulldozer

Front-end Loader

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.

PRINCIPAL 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.