Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services • Griffin, GA

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About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates 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 maintaining equipment, monitoring waste for unacceptable materials, documenting equipment condition and minor service, and following company safety policies and procedures. Operators also ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift, and perform 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 toward customers and coworkers.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to adhere to a work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote company 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 equipment 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; 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
• 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