Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services•Griffin, GA

10d

About The Position

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station. The work involves transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and/or compacting waste or soil efficiently and safely. Equipment may include forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders. The operator inspects equipment before and after use, monitors incoming waste for unacceptable materials, and monitors equipment condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime. The role also includes performing and documenting minor equipment service, reporting more complex mechanical issues and necessary repairs, completing equipment condition and other required reports, following safety policies and procedures, 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 toward customers and co-workers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to a 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 drive to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment before and after operation according to 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, and refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other necessary reports, and report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
Follow 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.