Heavy Equipment Operator - Landfill at Republic Services

Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

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

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ForkliftExcavatorBulldozerFront-end LoaderHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment InspectionWaste MonitoringSafety Procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Heavy Equipment Operator position?

The pay range is $21.88 - $32.82 per hour.

What benefits are offered to eligible employees?

Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, EAP, employee discounts, 401(k) with company match, and ESPP.

What is the work schedule and location setup for this role?

The shift is Monday - Friday with Saturdays on rotation, and the role involves working at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station. This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this position?

Minimum requirements include two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation and one year of prior experience working at OSHA-regulated sites. Key skills include good customer service, time management, follow-through ability, adherence to safety policies, and safe operation of equipment like forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, and front-end loaders.

What makes a strong candidate for this Heavy Equipment Operator role?

Strong candidates have two years of heavy equipment operation experience, one year at OSHA-regulated sites, good customer service and time management skills, strong safety adherence, and the ability to perform inspections, monitor equipment, and complete reports efficiently.

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