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Heavy Equipment Operator- Recycling

Republic Services•King Of Prussia, PA

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station. The equipment is used to transfer, spread, cover, load, and/or compact waste or soil efficiently and safely. The operator also inspects and monitors equipment, performs minor service, documents equipment conditions, and follows company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • 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 the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
  • Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
  • Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Nice To Haves

  • Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
  • One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections 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, front-end loaders, and other equipment using proper safety standards.
  • Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
  • Monitor equipment condition to ensure it remains operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean equipment tracks or wheels as needed.
  • Perform and document minor equipment service, referring more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop.
  • Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other reports as necessary, and report needed repairs to a supervisor.
  • Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the shop is clean, serviced, and stored at the completion of each shift.
  • 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 and 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)

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