Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator – Safety & Efficiency

Republic Services, Inc.; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. in Kenedy, Texas, is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate a range of machinery at a recycling center or landfill. The role emphasizes efficient transfer, spreading, covering, loading and compacting of waste in a safe, compliant manner.

The ideal candidate has two years of heavy equipment experience and at least one year of OSHA-regulated site work, with a strong focus on safety, customer service, and reliability in daily operations.

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 to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

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

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. in Kenedy, Texas, is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate a range of machinery at a recycling center or landfill. The role emphasizes efficient transfer, spreading, covering, loading and compacting of waste in a safe, compliant manner.

The ideal candidate has two years of heavy equipment experience and at least one year of OSHA-regulated site work, with a strong focus on safety, customer service, and reliability in daily operations.