Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services•Evansville, IN

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 inspects equipment before and after operation, monitors incoming waste for unacceptable materials, and keeps equipment operationally ready. Duties include cleaning tracks or wheels as needed, performing and documenting minor service, reporting more complex mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop, completing equipment condition and other reports, following safety procedures, and ensuring the shop is clean and equipment is 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.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to a 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 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.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Monitor equipment condition and maintain operational readiness to minimize downtime, including cleaning tracks or wheels as needed.
Perform and document minor equipment service; 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 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.