Lead Landfill Operator E&P

Republic Services, Inc.•Pecos, TX

62d

About The Position

The Lead Landfill Operator is responsible for the safe operation of machinery and equipment at a recycling facility, landfill or transfer station. This position is accountable for coordinating the daily activities of Heavy Equipment Operators or Stationary Equipment Operators, ensuring that all work and processes adhere to safety regulations, as well as federal and state requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in equipment operation.
Valid certificate(s) of training and applicable licenses for operation of equipment, as required..
One year prior supervisory or lead operator experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
Experience with equipment and tool management/facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

Inspects all required equipment at the start of shift, and at each start-up that occurs during the shift. Records all required data in a complete and accurate manner on daily inspection forms. Completes Equipment Condition Reports and reports any necessary repairs to supervisor and/or maintenance shop.
Safely and efficiently operates equipment that may include: forklift, scraper, motor grader, sweeper, baler, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other recycling facility, landfill or transfer station equipment.
Continuously monitors equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down-time; performs basic troubleshooting, if necessary, and reports more complicated mechanical issues to maintenance staff to ensure equipment is repaired in most efficient manner possible.
Reviews daily production schedules to accurately estimate hour requirements for completion of job assignments of heavy or stationary equipment operators; establishes work procedures to meet production schedules, making adjustments in work procedures as necessary to ensure production schedules can be adhered to.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality. Suggests changes for equipment use, work space and other enhancements to increase efficiency of shop, department and work crew.
Directs employees in completion of work; may interpret Company policies, instructions, specifications, blueprints or job orders for employee understanding; assigns duties and work to employees; confers with supervisor or manager to coordinate activities of individual departments or shifts; trains or assists in training of new employees.
Ensures that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.