Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator – Republic Services

• 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 forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, 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 downtime; 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 the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers, with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• 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 follow through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules set forth; promotes the company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

The pay range for this position is $26.25 to $36.07 per hour, reflecting the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

EEO STATEMENT:
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.