Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services•New York, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling facility, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services to 13 million customers. The company focuses on advancing circularity and decarbonization, with a vision to partner with customers for a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. They operate over 1,000 locations across North America, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. The company emphasizes local operational management combined with standardized business practices to achieve efficiency. Republic Services values safety, commitment to service, environmental responsibility, being driven, and being human-centered. They have a high employee engagement score and positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through their Charitable Foundation. The company's strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing waste streams through vertically integrated assets, and expanding in recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. Recent innovations include the Republic Services Polymer Center and Blue Polymers joint venture for plastics recycling, and expanding landfill gas-to-energy projects. Republic Services has received recognition as one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Discloser, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies, Great Place to Work, and Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global. They invest in new tools and technology for safety and effectiveness, offer opportunities for growth, and are committed to sustainability.

Requirements

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean.
Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.