Heavy Equipment Operator

Operator – Heavy EquipmentThe Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.Principal Responsibilities:Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.Follow all required safety policies and procedures.Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Preferred Qualifications:Two years' prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.Hourly Range: $21.90 - $32.80/hrThe pay range for this position is $21.90 to $30.07* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in: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.401(k) plan with a generous company match.Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).Paid Time Off (PTO)The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.Our company values guide our daily actions:Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.Driven: We deliver results in the right way.Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy.Barron's 100 Most Sustainable CompaniesCDP DiscloserDow Jones Best-In-Class IndicesEthisphere's World's Most Ethical CompaniesFortune World's Most Admired CompaniesGreat Place to WorkSustainability Yearbook S&P GlobalJob Posting End Date 08-27-2026The Company expects to accept applications for this position until the posting end date but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.