Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision plans

401(k) plan with match

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

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. You will transfer, spread, cover, load and compact waste or soil efficiently while following safety policies.

Two years in heavy equipment and one year on OSHA-regulated sites are required. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork and adherence to company safety standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• One year of work at sites regulated by OSHA.
• Ability to adhere to safety standards and company policies.
• Demonstrated reliability and teamwork in a field setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections to ensure equipment is clean.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, and loader.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable material and maintain safety.
• Keep equipment in good condition to minimize downtime and clean as needed.
• Document minor service and report necessary repairs to maintenance.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other required forms.
• Follow all safety policies and keep shop clean after shifts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Follow-through

Policy compliance

Professional conduct

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 downtime; 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 service 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 follow 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

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.