Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

Republic Services•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

The Operator – Heavy Equipment safely operates heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, and/or compact waste or soil efficiently and safely. The operator inspects and monitors equipment, identifies unacceptable waste, performs and documents minor service, reports repairs, follows safety procedures, and leaves the shop clean and equipment properly stored at the end of each shift. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to a work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections in accordance with Company policy, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and the rear-view camera are clean.
Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and other equipment using proper safety standards.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Monitor equipment condition to ensure it remains operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean tracks or wheels as needed.
Perform and document minor equipment service, referring more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other reports as necessary, and report needed repairs to a supervisor.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Ensure the shop is clean and equipment is serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.