Recycling Heavy Equipment Operator – Safe & Efficient

Republic Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Republic Services in Salem is seeking an Operator - Heavy Equipment to safely operate at recycling centers, landfills or transfer stations and perform pre/post inspections and minor maintenance. You will monitor waste, document conditions and ensure a clean, safe work area.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, efficient operations, and collaboration with Maintenance Shop for repairs. Prior OSHA-exposed site experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years' 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.
• 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.

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

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Republic Services in Salem is seeking an Operator - Heavy Equipment to safely operate at recycling centers, landfills or transfer stations and perform pre/post inspections and minor maintenance. You will monitor waste, document conditions and ensure a clean, safe work area.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, efficient operations, and collaboration with Maintenance Shop for repairs. Prior OSHA-exposed site experience is preferred.