Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services • Frankfort, IN

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About The Position

The Operator – Heavy Equipment 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 equipment before and after operation, monitoring incoming waste for unacceptable materials, maintaining equipment readiness, performing and documenting minor service, completing equipment condition and other reports, and following company safety procedures. The operator also ensures the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift, and performs 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 a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
• 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 and promote company safety standards without taking inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a drive 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 keep it operationally ready 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 reports as necessary, and 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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed