Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator: Safe, Efficient Waste Ops

Republic Services; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Health care spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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 inspect equipment before and after use and work to transfer, spread, cover, load and compact waste efficiently and safely.

Requirements include two years of related heavy equipment experience and at least one year at OSHA-regulated sites. Excellent safety compliance and customer-service mindset are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
• Good customer services skills and professional conduct.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections and ensure safety clean-up.
• Safely operate machinery such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, and front-end loader.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and maintain equipment readiness.
• Document equipment condition and report needed repairs to supervisor.
• Keep shop clean and properly stored after each shift.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Follow-through

Policy adherence

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. You will inspect equipment before and after use and work to transfer, spread, cover, load and compact waste efficiently and safely.

Requirements include two years of related heavy equipment experience and at least one year at OSHA-regulated sites. Excellent safety compliance and customer-service mindset are essential to succeed in this role.