Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services • Lincoln, AL

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About The Position

The Operator – Heavy Equipment safely operates heavy equipment at a recycling facility, 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 and monitors equipment, performs and documents minor service, reports repair needs, monitors waste for unacceptable materials, and follows Company safety policies and procedures. The role also includes keeping the shop clean and putting equipment away at the end of each shift, along with other job-related duties as assigned.

The work schedule is 4 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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, and cooperatively toward customers and coworkers.
• Honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned 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 motivation to achieve 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 equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition to ensure it is operationally ready 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 required reports, and report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures and promote Company safety standards.
• Ensure the shop is clean and equipment is serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Complete 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
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed