Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Landfill Heavy Equip Operator
Operate heavy equipment safely to move, spread, load, and compact waste at a landfill.
Job Highlights
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, and compact waste or soil efficiently. The role emphasizes safety and efficiency in handling a variety of materials. Daily duties include conducting pre‑ and post‑operation equipment inspections, operating machinery such as forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front‑end loaders, and continuously monitoring waste for unacceptable materials. The operator performs minor servicing, documents equipment condition, reports needed repairs, follows all safety policies, and ensures the shop is clean and organized at the end of each shift.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸machinery operation
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸waste monitoring
- ▸minor servicing
- ▸repair reporting
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
The position requires strong customer‑service skills, effective time management, and a commitment to follow‑through and company policies, while maintaining pride in workmanship. Minimum qualifications include two years of heavy‑equipment operation experience and one year working on OSHA‑regulated sites.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸heavy‑equipment
- ▸osha experience
Benefits
Eligible employees receive rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. Detailed benefits information is available at the company’s benefits webpage. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Onsite