Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Republic Services • Fresno, TX

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About The Position

The Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates heavy equipment at a landfill to transfer, spread, cover, load, and compact waste or soil efficiently and safely. The role also coordinates the activities of Equipment Operators, directs employees, and helps ensure work is completed according to production schedules and safety procedures.

The operator inspects and maintains equipment, monitors waste for unacceptable materials, performs and documents minor service, and reports repairs or other equipment issues. The position may involve training employees, adjusting work procedures to meet production schedules, and recommending improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and work conditions. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

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 approach toward customers and coworkers.
• 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 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.
• Monitor waste continuously for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Monitor equipment condition, keep it operationally ready, and clean tracks or wheels as needed 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; report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
• Follow and enforce required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift.
• Train or assist in training new employees.
• Review production schedules and estimate hours needed to complete assignments; establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, quality, working conditions, and equipment use to increase efficiency.
• Direct employees in completing work; interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, or job orders and assign duties as needed.
• Coordinate activities with a supervisor or manager across departments or shifts.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed