TS Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services • Lincoln, AL

5d

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator 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 a forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, and other equipment.

The operator inspects equipment before and after operation, monitors incoming waste for unacceptable materials, and checks equipment condition to keep it operational and minimize downtime. The role includes cleaning equipment tracks or wheels as needed, performing and documenting minor service, completing equipment condition and other reports, and reporting repairs to a supervisor. The operator follows required safety procedures and leaves the shop clean, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift. Other job-related duties may be 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 a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach.
• 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 adhere to company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a 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 equipment such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders to handle waste or soil.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition, clean tracks or wheels as needed, and help keep equipment operational to minimize downtime.
• Perform and document minor equipment service and refer more complex mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other necessary reports, 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed