Republic Services is hiring: Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator in Beaver Dam

Overview

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator – Republic Services

Position highlights: The 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of 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 material.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize downtime; clean tracks or wheels on equipment as needed.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment and refer more complicated mechanical issues to the Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports as necessary; report any needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; professional, courteous and cooperative toward customers and co-workers; works with honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management to ensure responsibilities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Good follow-through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and handle challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and safety standards; avoids inappropriate risks.
• Maintains pride in work and strives to achieve goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Rewarding Compensation And Benefits

• 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).

The statements used herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position and are not exhaustive. They are not a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT: 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.