Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services; Fresno (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. in Fresno, TX, is seeking a Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery and coordinate a team of Equipment Operators. The role focuses on transferring, spreading, covering, loading and compacting waste while maintaining high safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, monitoring waste, performing minor maintenance, and training new staff. Strong supervisory experience and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Strong time management to complete responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and safety standards.
• Mechanic, equipment or trade school certificate or training.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklift, excavator, bulldozer, and loaders.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Maintain equipment to ensure operational readiness; perform minor servicing.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and report repairs as needed.
• Enforce safety policies and keep the shop clean and organized.
• Train or assist in training new employees.
• Coordinate activities and assign duties across shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Trade/maintenance certificate

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at landfill for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner. The Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is also responsible for the coordination of activities of Equipment Operators.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs 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 monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Continuously monitors 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.
• Performs and documents minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Completes Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
• Follows and enforces all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Trains or assists in training new employees.
• Studies production schedules and estimates hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Directs employees in completion of work. May interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints or job orders to employees and assign duties.
• Confers with supervisor or manager to coordinate activities of individual departments or shifts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good customer services 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 follows 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. Mechanical, equipment or trade school certificate or training.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in equipment operation.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

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

Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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.

For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sust