Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator — Safe & Efficient

Republic Services; Leggett (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Retirement plan with 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, transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and compacting waste or soil efficiently.

You will perform inspections, monitor equipment and waste quality, and complete reports while adhering to safety policies. The role requires experience with heavy machinery and a strong commitment to safe 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 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

Reliability

Policy compliance

Pride in work

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy equipment at recycling centers, landfills, or transfer stations, transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and compacting waste or soil efficiently.

You will perform inspections, monitor equipment and waste quality, and complete reports while adhering to safety policies. The role requires experience with heavy machinery and a strong commitment to safe operations.