Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
TS Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate and lead heavy equipment at a transfer station for waste handling.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Transfer Station Lead Heavy Equipment Operator ensures safe operation of heavy equipment at a landfill, handling tasks such as transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and compacting waste or soil efficiently. The role also involves coordinating other equipment operators. Core duties include performing pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, operating forklifts, excavators, bulldozers and front‑end loaders according to safety standards, monitoring waste for unacceptable materials, and maintaining equipment readiness by cleaning tracks and performing minor service. The operator completes equipment condition reports, enforces safety policies, keeps the shop clean, trains new staff, and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸compaction
- ▸safety enforcement
- ▸training
What You Bring
Candidates must demonstrate strong customer service, time‑management, and follow‑through skills, adhere to company policies and safety standards, and take pride in their work. Required qualifications include a mechanical or trade certificate, prior supervisory or lead experience, at least two years of equipment‑operation experience, and one year of OSHA‑regulated site work.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸mechanical certificate
- ▸supervisory experience
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸osha site
Benefits
The role provides competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employee health, financial security, and work‑life balance. • 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