Heavy Equipment Operator - 12 hr Day Shifts - Dozer, Wheel Loader, Excavator, ADT

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 following company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors, and rear view camera are clean.
• Safely operate equipment including forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and others using proper safety standards.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and monitor equipment condition to ensure operational readiness.
• Clean equipment tracks or wheels as needed and perform minor service; report complex mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop.
• Complete Equipment Condition Reports and other necessary documentation; report repairs to supervisor.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures and ensure the shop is clean and serviced at shift completion.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good customer service skills, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Effective time management skills and follow-through ability.
• Adherence to company policies and safety standards.
• Maintain pride in work and strive to meet goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is an environmental services leader offering recycling, waste, hazardous waste, and field services. They focus on sustainability, circularity, and decarbonization. The company operates across North America serving 13 million customers, with over 1,000 locations. They emphasize safe, committed, environmentally responsible, driven, and human-centered values. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, retirement plans with match, and stock purchase plans.