Waste & Recycling Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy equipment at our recycling facility, landfill or transfer station, handling waste and soil transfer, spreading, covering, loading and compacting as required.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety policies, proactive equipment maintenance, and reliable reporting on equipment condition and waste quality. Two years of heavy equipment experience and OSHA site exposure are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.

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

Safety standards

Customer service

Time management

Professional conduct

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy equipment at our recycling facility, landfill or transfer station, handling waste and soil transfer, spreading, covering, loading and compacting as required.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety policies, proactive equipment maintenance, and reliable reporting on equipment condition and waste quality. Two years of heavy equipment experience and OSHA site exposure are required.