Landfill Heavy Equip Operator

Republic Services•Pinconning, MI

19h

About The Position

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station. The work includes transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and/or compacting waste or soil efficiently and safely. Equipment may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and other equipment. The operator inspects equipment before and after operation, monitors waste for unacceptable materials, and checks equipment condition to keep it operational and minimize downtime. The role includes cleaning tracks or wheels as needed, documenting minor service, reporting more complicated mechanical issues and necessary repairs, completing equipment condition and other reports, following safety policies, and ensuring the shop is clean and equipment is serviced and stored at the end of each shift. Other job-related duties may be 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.
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 safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Maintains pride in work and strives 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 heavy equipment, potentially including 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 equipment tracks or wheels as needed.
Perform and document minor equipment service and refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other reports as necessary, and report needed repairs to a supervisor.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Ensure the shop is clean and equipment is serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide professional, courteous, and cooperative service to customers and coworkers; act honestly and reliably.
Manage time effectively, complete assigned responsibilities safely and efficiently, adhere to the work schedule, and follow through on challenges.
Adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Take pride in work and strive to achieve goals.