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. This role ensures that all equipment is used in a manner that protects both personnel and the environment. Key duties include performing thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, continuously monitoring waste for unacceptable materials, and keeping equipment in ready condition by cleaning tracks or wheels. The operator also conducts minor servicing, documents equipment condition, reports any needed repairs, and completes required condition reports. Maintaining a clean and organized shop at the end of each shift and carrying out any additional assigned tasks are also essential. • Conduct pre‑ and post‑operation equipment inspections per company policy. • Safely operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. • Monitor waste streams for unacceptable materials and equipment condition continuously. • Perform minor equipment servicing and clean tracks or wheels as needed. • Document equipment condition, report repairs, and complete required reports. • Keep the shop clean, serviced, and properly stored each shift. • Provide courteous, professional customer service and act with honesty. • Follow through on work schedules and resolve challenges promptly. • Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and avoid undue risk.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment inspection
• ▸heavy operation
• ▸waste monitoring
• ▸minor servicing
• ▸condition reporting
• ▸shop maintenance

What You Bring

Successful candidates demonstrate strong customer service skills, professionalism, time management, and the ability to follow through on challenges. They must adhere to all company policies and safety standards, act with honesty, and take pride in their work. The position requires at least two years of heavy‑equipment operation experience and one year on OSHA‑regulated sites. • Manage time effectively to complete tasks safely and efficiently. • Minimum two years experience operating heavy equipment. • At least one year experience working at OSHA‑regulated sites.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Eligible employees receive rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement matching, stock purchase options, paid time off, and various employee assistance and discount programs. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 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