Landfill & Recycling Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

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 a range of heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station. You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections, monitor waste quality, and complete maintenance and reports to keep equipment ready and compliant with safety standards.

Two years of heavy equipment operation experience and at least one year at OSHA-regulated sites are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• One year of experience 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

Heavy equipment operation

OSHA compliance

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate a range of heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station. You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections, monitor waste quality, and complete maintenance and reports to keep equipment ready and compliant with safety standards.

Two years of heavy equipment operation experience and at least one year at OSHA-regulated sites are required.