Loader Operator – Heavy Equipment at Waste & Recycling

Republic Services, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dependant care accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Retirement plan with company match

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling facility, landfill, or transfer station.

The role includes inspections, ongoing equipment readiness, and adherence to safety standards to ensure efficient waste handling and soil operations. The position requires at least two years of heavy equipment experience and one year at OSHA-regulated sites.

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 equipment in accordance with Company policy.
• Safely operate equipment including forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other reports; report repairs to supervisor as needed.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and storage at the end of each shift; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling facility, landfill, or transfer station.

The role includes inspections, ongoing equipment readiness, and adherence to safety standards to ensure efficient waste handling and soil operations. The position requires at least two years of heavy equipment experience and one year at OSHA-regulated sites.