Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate heavy equipment to move, spread, load, and compact waste safely.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, and compact waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner. The role focuses on maintaining operational efficiency while protecting personnel and the environment. The operator conducts pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of equipment, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rear‑view cameras are clean. They safely operate machinery such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front‑end loaders following proper safety standards. Continuous monitoring of waste for unacceptable materials and of equipment condition is required to minimize downtime, including cleaning tracks or wheels as needed. Minor service tasks are performed and documented, with complex mechanical issues referred to the maintenance shop, and all relevant reports are completed. The shop is kept clean and organized at the end of each shift, and additional duties are performed as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸safety inspections
- ▸waste monitoring
- ▸track cleaning
- ▸minor service
- ▸report completion
What You Bring
The position requires strong customer service skills, professionalism, honesty, and a cooperative attitude toward coworkers and customers. Effective time‑management and follow‑through abilities are essential to complete responsibilities safely and efficiently. Employees must adhere to company policies, safety standards, and demonstrate pride in their work. Applicants must have at least two years of related heavy‑equipment operation experience and one year of experience working at OSHA‑regulated sites. These experiences ensure familiarity with equipment handling and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸safety standards
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸osha
- ▸2-year experience
Benefits
• 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. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Onsite