Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator — Safe & Efficient

Republic Services; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, performing loading, spreading and compacting of waste and soil. The role requires emphasis on safety, efficiency and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment before and after use, monitoring for unacceptable waste, performing minor servicing, and reporting repairs while maintaining a clean, organized shop at shift end.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Safety awareness

Professional conduct

Cooperative teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Excavator

Bulldozer

Front-end Loader

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, performing loading, spreading and compacting of waste and soil. The role requires emphasis on safety, efficiency and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment before and after use, monitoring for unacceptable waste, performing minor servicing, and reporting repairs while maintaining a clean, organized shop at shift end.