Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services•Fresno, TX

About The Position

The Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates heavy equipment at a landfill to transfer, spread, cover, load, and compact waste or soil. The role also coordinates Equipment Operators, supports production schedules, trains new employees, and helps ensure equipment and work areas are safe and operationally ready.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience in equipment operation.
At least 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
Mechanical, equipment, or trade school certificate or training.
Prior supervisory or lead experience.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to a work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment before and after operation 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.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Monitor equipment condition, clean tracks or wheels as needed, and keep equipment operationally ready to minimize downtime.
Perform and document minor equipment service and refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other required reports, and report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
Follow and enforce required safety policies and procedures.
Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the completion of each shift.
Train or assist in training new employees.
Review production schedules and estimate hours needed to complete job assignments.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to improve efficiency.
Direct employees in completing work; interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, or job orders and assign duties as needed.
Coordinate activities of individual departments or shifts with a supervisor or manager.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.