Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services • Cotulla, TX

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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. The role includes inspecting equipment before and after operation, monitoring incoming waste for unacceptable materials, maintaining equipment readiness, documenting minor service and equipment conditions, and following company safety procedures. Equipment may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders. The operator also ensures the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift, and performs other job-related duties as 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 the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily.
• 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 commitment to achieving 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 heavy equipment, potentially including forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean tracks or wheels as needed.
• Perform and document minor equipment service and refer more complex 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, serviced, and 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 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed