Heavy Equipment Operator

About the Role

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station to transfer, spread, cover, load, or compact waste and soil efficiently. Key duties include performing pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of equipment, operating forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front‑end loaders and other machinery in accordance with safety standards, monitoring waste for unacceptable materials, and ensuring equipment remains operational by cleaning tracks or wheels. Operators also perform minor service tasks, document equipment condition reports, report needed repairs, keep the shop clean, and perform any other assigned job‑related duties.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸heavy equipment
• ▸equipment inspection
• ▸machine operation
• ▸safety monitoring
• ▸minor maintenance
• ▸condition reporting

What You Bring

The role requires strong customer service, time management, follow‑through, and adherence to company policies and safety standards. Candidates must have at least two years of heavy‑equipment operation experience and one year working at OSHA‑regulated sites.

Requirements

• ▸customer service
• ▸time management
• ▸heavy‑equipment
• ▸osha sites
• ▸safety standards
• ▸follow‑through

Benefits

Republic Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and values an inclusive, diverse workplace where every voice counts. Employees enjoy rewarding compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. • 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).

Work Environment

Onsite