Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services • Pimento, IN

7d

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, front-end loaders, and other equipment.

The operator performs equipment inspections before and after operation, monitors waste for unacceptable materials, and checks equipment condition to keep it operational and minimize downtime. The role includes documenting minor equipment servicing, reporting more complex mechanical issues and necessary repairs, completing equipment condition and other reports, following safety policies and procedures, and ensuring the shop is clean, serviced, and 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 a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner with 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 adhere to company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment before and after operation 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 to handle waste or soil.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition to ensure it is operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean 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 reports as necessary, and report needed repairs to a supervisor.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and 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