Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

About the Role

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment at recycling centers, landfills, or transfer stations to transfer, spread, cover, load, and compact waste or soil efficiently and securely. Key duties include conducting pre‑ and post‑operation equipment inspections, operating forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front‑end loaders and other machinery following safety standards, continuously monitoring waste for prohibited materials, and ensuring equipment is ready for use while minimizing downtime. Operators also perform minor equipment servicing, document service activities, report complex repairs to the maintenance shop, complete equipment condition reports, keep the work area clean, and follow all required safety policies and procedures. • Perform pre‑ and post‑operation equipment inspections and document conditions • Safely operate forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front‑end loaders and other heavy equipment • Monitor waste streams for prohibited materials and ensure equipment readiness • Conduct minor equipment servicing and report complex repairs to maintenance • Keep the work area clean and complete required shift reports • Deliver professional, courteous customer service and uphold safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment inspection
• ▸heavy operation
• ▸waste monitoring
• ▸minor servicing
• ▸shift reporting
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

Qualified candidates demonstrate strong customer service, professionalism, honesty, effective time management, reliable follow‑through, and adherence to company policies and safety standards, while taking pride in their work. The role requires at least two years of heavy‑equipment operation experience and one year working at OSHA‑regulated sites, ensuring the operator is well‑versed in industry safety and operational protocols.

Requirements

• ▸customer service
• ▸time management
• ▸safety standards
• ▸heavy‑equipment
• ▸osha experience
• ▸professionalism

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, health and dependent care spending accounts, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, stock purchase options, paid time off, and various employee assistance and discount programs. Recognized for sustainability and ethical leadership, the company offers a supportive work environment, invests in tools and technology for safety and efficiency, and provides ample opportunities for learning, growth, and contributing to a more sustainable world. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

Onsite