Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator at Republic Services

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste Management, RecyclingIndustries

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

Heavy Equipment OperationForkliftExcavatorBulldozerFront-End LoaderEquipment InspectionSafety ProceduresTime ManagementCustomer Service

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

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, a retirement plan with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What is the salary for the Heavy Equipment Operator role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience is required for this job?

Candidates need two years of prior related experience in heavy equipment operation and one year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site role at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station, requiring the safe operation of heavy equipment in those locations.

What skills make a strong candidate for this operator position?

Strong candidates have good customer service skills, time management, follow-through ability, adherence to safety policies, and a sense of pride in their work, along with the minimum experience requirements.