Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill

Republic Services•Dexter, MO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, 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. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with a complete set of products and services including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. They serve 13 million customers and operate over 1,000 locations across North America, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Republic Services combines local operational management with standardized business practices to drive operating efficiencies while maintaining local decision-making. The company's 41,000 team members are guided by values: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered. They boast a high employee engagement score of 86 and an inclusive, diverse culture. In 2023, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation positively impacted 4.6 million people through community grants focused on building sustainable neighborhoods.Republic Services’ strategy aims for profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, safely and sustainably managing customers’ multiple waste streams via a North American network of vertically integrated assets. The strategy focuses on three growth areas: recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. The company expands its recycling and waste business footprint through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, leveraging its 13 million customers and over 5 million daily pick-ups to aggregate materials for advanced recycling and cross-sell new products. Environmental solutions capabilities are also expanding to help customers manage technical waste streams, including PFAS remediation. Sustainability innovation is a key platform for growth, exemplified by the Republic Services Polymer Center, the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility, and the joint venture Blue Polymers for sustainable packaging. The company is also advancing decarbonization at its landfills, with plans to expand its landfill gas-to-energy projects to 115 by 2028.

Requirements

Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

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.