Operator - Light Equipment

Republic Services•Staten Island, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator operates machines and/or equipment at a recyclery, landfill, or transfer station. This role involves performing pre-operation and post-operation inspections of equipment, ensuring cleanliness of windows, lights, mirrors, and rear-view cameras. The operator will use proper techniques to operate various equipment, monitor waste for unacceptable materials, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Continuous monitoring of equipment for proper operation and minimal downtime is essential, as is cleaning tracks or wheels on equipment. The position also includes performing and documenting minor service on equipment, completing necessary reports, and ensuring equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

2 years experience in equipment operation.
Valid certificate(s) of training, as required, for use of equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs pre-operation and post-operation inspection of the equipment, and ensures windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean.
Operates equipment including excavator, compactor, bulldozer, forklift, front end loader and other equipment, using proper techniques.
Monitors waste for signs of unacceptable waste.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Continuously monitors the equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal down time.
Cleans tracks or wheels on equipment.
Performs and documents minor service on equipment.
Completes Equipment Condition Report and reports any necessary repairs to supervisor and/or Maintenance Shop.
Completes other required forms.
Ensures that equipment is properly cleaned, serviced and stored at the end of each shift.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.