Republic Services is hiring: Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator in Argillite

Position Summary

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.

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 downtime; 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.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; act in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co‑workers; work 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 follow through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promote the Company’s safety standards; do not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintain a feeling of pride in work; strive to achieve all goals.

Minimum Requirements

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, 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).

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.

About The Company: Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, serving more than 13 million customers across North America. The company’s mission is to deliver sustainable waste management solutions that protect the environment and improve quality of life.