Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services•Buckeye, AZ

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, and/or compact waste or soil efficiently and safely. The role includes inspecting and monitoring equipment, performing and documenting minor service, identifying unacceptable waste, and following company safety policies and procedures. Operators keep equipment and the shop clean and ready for use, report repair needs, and perform other 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, and cooperatively toward customers and coworkers.
Honesty and trustworthiness.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to the 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 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 using proper safety standards.
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, referring more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other necessary reports, and report repair needs 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.