Waste & Recycling Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, performing loading, spreading, covering and compacting tasks with attention to safety and efficiency.

The role requires prior heavy equipment experience and a strong focus on safety, with duties spanning inspections, minor maintenance coordination and accurate reporting to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
• Excellent customer service and professional demeanor.
• Strong time management to complete duties safely.
• Ability to follow company safety policies and rules.
• Pride in work and commitment to quality.

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

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Policy compliance

Pride in work

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate heavy machinery at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, performing loading, spreading, covering and compacting tasks with attention to safety and efficiency.

The role requires prior heavy equipment experience and a strong focus on safety, with duties spanning inspections, minor maintenance coordination and accurate reporting to supervisors.