Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services•Evansville, IN

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, and/or compact waste or soil. Equipment may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders. The operator performs equipment inspections before and after operation, monitors incoming waste for unacceptable materials, and keeps equipment operationally ready to minimize downtime. The role includes cleaning equipment tracks or wheels as needed, completing and documenting minor servicing, and reporting more complicated mechanical issues or needed repairs to the Maintenance Shop or supervisor. The operator also completes equipment condition and other required reports, follows company safety policies and procedures, and ensures 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 the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment before and after operation according to company policy, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras are clean.
Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, which may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Monitor equipment condition to keep it 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.