Waste & Recycling Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

PTO / paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, performing transferring, spreading, covering, loading and compacting waste or soil.

The role requires inspecting equipment, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining readiness; prior experience with forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and loaders preferred; a focus on safety, reliability and teamwork.

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 to ensure safety.
• Safely operate equipment including forklift, excavator, bulldozer, loader.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and maintain equipment readiness.
• Perform minor service and report repairs as needed.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and follow safety policies.
• Keep shop clean and assist with shift handoff.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Follow through

Tools

Forklift

Excavator

Bulldozer

Front-end loader

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operator – Heavy Equipment to safely operate at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, performing transferring, spreading, covering, loading and compacting waste or soil.

The role requires inspecting equipment, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining readiness; prior experience with forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and loaders preferred; a focus on safety, reliability and teamwork.