Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate heavy equipment to safely transfer, spread, load, and compact waste at a landfill or recycling site.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment at recycling centers, landfills, or transfer stations to transfer, spread, cover, load, and compact waste or soil efficiently. Key duties include performing pre- and post‑operation inspections, operating forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front‑end loaders and other equipment in accordance with safety standards, monitoring waste for unacceptable material, maintaining equipment readiness, performing minor service, documenting conditions and repairs, and keeping the shop clean at shift end.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸pre‑inspection
- ▸post‑inspection
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸waste monitoring
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Applicants must demonstrate strong customer service, time management, follow‑through, adherence to company policies and safety standards, and pride in their work. Minimum qualifications are two years of heavy‑equipment operation experience and one year of work at OSHA‑regulated sites.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸safety standards
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸osha experience
Benefits
Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package and a range of benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, EAP, discounts, retirement match, ESPP, and PTO. Republic Services invests in tools, technology, and development opportunities to help employees work safely, grow in their roles, and contribute to a more sustainable world. • 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