Operator

Republic Services • Philadelphia, PA

9d • 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 including excavators, compactors, bulldozers, forklifts, and front-end loaders. A key responsibility is to monitor waste for signs of unacceptable materials and adhere strictly to all safety policies and procedures. The Operator must continuously monitor equipment for proper operation and minimal downtime, clean tracks or wheels on equipment, and perform and document minor service. They are also responsible for completing the Equipment Condition Report, reporting necessary repairs to their supervisor and/or the Maintenance Shop, and completing other required forms. At the end of each shift, the Operator ensures equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and stored. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous 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