Republic Services

Republic Services

Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.

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Operator

Operate heavy equipment at recycling/landfill sites, ensuring safety, maintenance, and proper waste handling.

North Pole, Alaska, United States
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

The Operator works at a recyclery, landfill, or transfer station, operating equipment such as excavators, compactors, bulldozers, forklifts, front‑end loaders and other machinery. The role includes completing pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, keeping windows, lights, mirrors and cameras clean, and continuously monitoring equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal downtime. The Operator also performs minor servicing, cleans tracks or wheels, completes equipment condition reports, and reports needed repairs to the supervisor or maintenance shop.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment operation
  • pre‑inspection
  • post‑inspection
  • equipment monitoring
  • minor servicing
  • condition reporting

What You Bring

A valid training certificate for the equipment operated is required, and candidates must have at least two years of equipment‑operation experience. The position also demands adherence to all safety policies, proper documentation of forms, and the ability to perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • certificate
  • 2 years
  • equipment ops
  • safety
  • documentation
  • versatility

Benefits

The company has been recognized by Barron’s, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and others for its sustainability leadership. Employees benefit from ongoing investment in tools, technology, and development opportunities, fostering a workplace where effort is appreciated and teammates support one another. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage • Life insurance 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

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