Waste & Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Health care spending accounts

Dependent care spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D 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, Inc. is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station.

The role involves transferring, spreading, covering, loading and compacting waste or soil efficiently, while following safety standards and company policies. The position requires prior heavy equipment experience and OSHA site exposure, with a focus on maintaining equipment readiness and documenting inspections.

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; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment per company policy.
• 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 as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment; refer 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 adherence

Professional conduct

Job description

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

The role involves transferring, spreading, covering, loading and compacting waste or soil efficiently, while following safety standards and company policies. The position requires prior heavy equipment experience and OSHA site exposure, with a focus on maintaining equipment readiness and documenting inspections.