Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
MRF Heavy Eqp Operator (Skid Steer)
Operate heavy equipment safely for waste handling at recycling/landfill sites.
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. Operators must perform pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of equipment, ensuring windows, lights, mirrors, and rear‑view cameras are clean, and continuously monitor waste for unacceptable materials. They must keep equipment in ready condition by cleaning tracks or wheels, performing minor service, and reporting more complex issues to the Maintenance Shop, while adhering to all safety policies. Documentation duties include completing Equipment Condition Reports, other required reports, and maintaining a clean, serviced shop at shift end, as well as any additional assigned tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸inspections
- ▸track cleaning
- ▸minor service
- ▸condition reporting
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of heavy‑equipment operation experience, one year on OSHA‑regulated sites, strong customer service, time‑management, and adherence to company policies.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸ged
- ▸2 years
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸osha
- ▸customer service
Benefits
Eligible employees may elect to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, health‑care spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance, EAP, discount programs, a retirement plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan. • 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).
Work Environment
Onsite