Landfill Lead Hvy Eqp Operator at Republic Services

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Waste Management, Landfill OperationsIndustries

Requirements

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
Mechanical, equipment or trade school certificate or training
Prior supervisory or lead experience
Minimum of 2 years of related experience in equipment operation
Minimum of 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA

Responsibilities

Performs 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 monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials
Continuously monitors 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
Performs and documents minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair
Completes Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed
Follows and enforces all required safety policies and procedures
Ensures that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift
Trains or assists in training new employees
Studies production schedules and estimates hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
Directs employees in completion of work. May interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints or job orders to employees and assign duties
Confers with supervisor or manager to coordinate activities of individual departments or shifts
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Heavy Equipment OperationBulldozerExcavatorFront-End LoaderForkliftEquipment InspectionWaste ManagementSafety ProceduresEmployee TrainingProduction Scheduling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Landfill Lead Heavy Equipment Operator position?

Minimum of 2 years of related experience in equipment operation and 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA is required, along with prior supervisory or lead experience.

What types of heavy equipment will I operate in this role?

You will safely and efficiently operate equipment including forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, and other equipment using proper safety standards.

Is supervisory experience necessary for this job?

Yes, prior supervisory or lead experience is required, as the role involves coordination of activities of Equipment Operators, directing employees, and training new employees.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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

This information is not specified in the job description.