Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services • Frankfort, IN

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About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator 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. Equipment may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders. The operator monitors incoming waste for unacceptable materials and monitors equipment condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime. The role includes equipment inspections, minor service and documentation, reporting repairs, following safety procedures, and cleaning and storing equipment at the end of each shift.

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 a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach toward customers and coworkers.
• Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to adhere to the work schedule and follow through on challenges.
• Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a drive to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections in accordance with company policy, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras are clean.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders 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 equipment tracks or wheels as needed.
• Perform and document minor equipment service, and refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other required reports, and report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and equipment is stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed